Senior Materials Handling Engineer

3 days ago

San Jose, California, United States Fortera Full time
Join Fortera's Team as a Senior Materials Handling Engineer

Fortera is a pioneering materials technology company based in Silicon Valley, revolutionizing the industry with its innovative zero CO2 cement solution. This groundbreaking technology has the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions when combined with green energy sources.

As a Senior Materials Handling Engineer at Fortera, you will play a crucial role in leading engineering efforts for the design and operation of all bulk material handling processes. This includes flow rates, storage capacity, integration with product lines, mineral grinding, kiln operation/calcination, mineral dissolution, gas absorption, precipitation, solids dewatering, and drying.

You will be responsible for designing and implementing efficient material handling systems, ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes. Your expertise in solids material handling and wet process chemistry will be invaluable in driving the success of our cementitious material production process.

We are seeking a highly experienced engineer with a strong background in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering. Your command of engineering design utilizing PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment/technology selection will be essential in this role. Experience with process control schemes and implementation, as well as interacting with external engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers, is also highly desirable.

This is a hands-on role that requires a driven and experienced engineer who can own and drive design decision points. If you are passionate about materials handling and process engineering, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:
  • Validate production equipment selection
  • Assess material handling requirements specific to the Fortera cementitious material production process
  • Ensure efficient handling and storage of raw materials required for production
  • Summarize process and regulatory requirements to evaluate and select plant equipment
  • Oversee material handling instrumentation and valve selections
  • Oversee plant piping material selections, line sizing, and pipe routing as it pertains to solids flow movement
  • Define plant operation materials process and documentation
  • Manage the development and implementation of process controls
  • Create programs to conduct regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on material handling equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime
  • Oversee material handling projects, such as the installation of new equipment or modifications to existing systems
  • Maintain accurate records of material handling designs, equipment specifications, maintenance activities, and project documentation
Requirements:
  • Minimum B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering
  • 10+ years engineering experience designing, scaling, building, and commissioning a chemical or materials manufacturing plant or similar production plant
  • Commanding knowledge of solids material handling and wet process chemistry
  • Experience designing material handling systems at scale - tonnes per hour
  • Well-versed in engineering design utilizing PFDs, P&IDs, and equipment/technology selection
  • Experience interacting with external engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers
  • Strong mechanical skills associated with plant operations and equipment
  • Experience with process control schemes and implementation
Compensation:

The compensation package for this role includes a competitive base salary commensurate with experience of $140,000 - $170,000, as well as an annual bonus and pre-IPO incentive stock options.

Perks and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • 100% company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverages for employees
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • Tax deferred & Roth 401k
  • Paid vacation days (increased with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and unlimited PTO for exempt employees

Fortera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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