Atalco Gramercy Operations is the leading producer of Alumina in the United States. Our Gramercy refinery produces 1.2 million tons a year of smelter grade alumina (SGA) for the production of aluminum as well as chemical grade alumina (CGA) which is used in a wide array of industrial applications.

We are currently seeking a Process Engineer for our Gramercy, LA refinery.

Job Summary/Objective

Under the direction of the Director of Product Engineering, this position will assist in the direction and coordination of improvements in technology in an assigned area in accordance with established quality, quantity, specifications, and cost forecasts, as well as maintaining technical and process control.

Essential Functions

• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiencies and lower costs
• Perform technical studies, analyze operations and operating costs
• Audit internal/external technical data
• Assist in the decision-making process for directing change
• Establish new methods and procedures as needed to improve current and future process
• Evaluate inventory levels, alternate products, vendors
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and adjust assigned manufacturing process areas to optimize productivity and quality
• Review daily operations with the Superintendent and Supervisors
• Assist in monitoring and training the workforce in proper methods and procedures
• Assist in preparing area reports for accounting and management, conduct monthly and year-end
• Gather and analyze information to provide support in developing annual capital and operating budgets, as well as goals and objectives, under the direction of the Manager Reduction Technology
• Direct the technical and cost activities required for special projects
• Maintain regular operations in the absence of the Operations Superintendent

Education/Training Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor-level degree in Engineering
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in the metal industry (co-op student experience is acceptable)

Work Environment

• Internal - Sitting at a computer performing work tasks.
• External – Working outside in the elements: rain, cold, heat.

Physical Demands

• Sitting, typing on a computer.
• Climbing, walking in the plant, potentially on uneven surfaces.