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Form of workLocation: Position can be located anywhere in California; however, employee must be able to travel as needed (through airline or motor vehicle). Desired location Northern California.
Build Your Career. Build America's Future.
Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.
When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time .
What You'll Do:
Collaborate with Regional Operations, Technical Services, and Operations Support groups to test, analyze and improve aggregate production plant efficiencies.
Duties include:
• Perform screen, crusher, and screw focus studies to maximize efficiencies. Identify potential production deficiencies related to the automation system and work with other Operations Support groups to find solutions.
• Monitor and review crusher testing to maximize product throughput, liner profiles, and manage the cost utilization of liners.
• Organize and oversee plant studies. Conduct field studies to gather information that cannot be measured through digital systems.
• Utilize software to monitor and model plants, evaluate data, and analyze potential plant changes.
• Work with plant operators to customize and optimize use of Programable Logic Controller based control systems and PC graphic user interface.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and maintain effectiveness of hardware such as bin/bowl sensors, belt scales, variable frequency drives, etc.
• Review, track and document different plant setups for various modes including blending, screen media, chute flow, crusher settings, and production rates of key product.
• Learn to use the various company data sources to create custom reporting for operations managers and project-oriented field studies.
• Work closely with other Optimization Engineers to work through processing bottlenecks and adjustments related to productivity demands and changing field conditions.
• 70-80% time in the field.
Qualifications
Skills You'll Need:
Education and Experience. Degree in Engineering OR at least 3 years in mining, operations, or quality control experience. Experience in aggregate production plant operation and/or processing/manufacturing automation is desired
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
• Possess strong initiative, motivation, and a positive attitude. Must sustain high ethical and moral standards.
• Safety-first attitude and willingness to communicate any concerns to peers and or organizational leaders.
• Ability and desire to learn technical concepts
• Ability to inspire creativity, integrity, stewardship and loyalty with peers.
• Ability to anticipate, plan and coordinate events, and proactively think through hypothetical "what if" scenarios to develop contingency plans.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentation and speaking skills in group settings.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and computer skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize schedule, projects, and deliverables independently.
Essential Functions
• Organize, participate in, and review plant studies with Operations personnel.
• Conduct plant operator Q&A to improve and tune the automation systems.
• Assist operations in analysis of production equipment as needed such as screens, crushers, wash screws, mobile equipment, etc.
• Working knowledge of automation software capabilities related to plant production controls, user interface graphics, and reporting tools.
• Inspect, maintain, and provide guidance for proper hardware installation and operation.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot new system start-ups.
• Utilize simulation type programs to model and analyze plants and potential changes to plants.
• Utilize Vantagepoint and Historian to monitor plant efficiencies and production and monitor changes to the plants.
• Analyze data systems (web based or local) to identify, report, and monitor production optimization projects.
• Conduct field studies to verify and 'fill in the blanks' with digital systems data.
• Develop and present successful case studies and training.
Other Requirements
• Must have a current valid driver's license and have the ability to use motorized vehicles
• Must have the ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds and to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Behavioral Expectations:
High Integrity: Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments.
Responsive: Responds promptly and accurately to requests for information; coordinates appropriate follow-up.
Collaborative: Ability to work with various levels of professionals with an open-minded approach.
Internal Relationships: Takes responsibility for internal relationships with operations, keeping promises and commitments.
Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid, and consistent manner.
Leadership Skills. Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish objectives, vision, mission and values of Vulcan. Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities. Set the example for working safely.
What You'll Like About Us :
Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives - and every employee contributes.Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States .
Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more .
Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.
Salary Range: the base salary range for this role is between $80,000- $113,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Company may at any time, in its sole discretion, modify or vary from anything stated in this job description, with or without notice.
Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Build Your Career. Build America's Future.
Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.
When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time .
What You'll Do:
Collaborate with Regional Operations, Technical Services, and Operations Support groups to test, analyze and improve aggregate production plant efficiencies.
Duties include:
• Perform screen, crusher, and screw focus studies to maximize efficiencies. Identify potential production deficiencies related to the automation system and work with other Operations Support groups to find solutions.
• Monitor and review crusher testing to maximize product throughput, liner profiles, and manage the cost utilization of liners.
• Organize and oversee plant studies. Conduct field studies to gather information that cannot be measured through digital systems.
• Utilize software to monitor and model plants, evaluate data, and analyze potential plant changes.
• Work with plant operators to customize and optimize use of Programable Logic Controller based control systems and PC graphic user interface.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate, and maintain effectiveness of hardware such as bin/bowl sensors, belt scales, variable frequency drives, etc.
• Review, track and document different plant setups for various modes including blending, screen media, chute flow, crusher settings, and production rates of key product.
• Learn to use the various company data sources to create custom reporting for operations managers and project-oriented field studies.
• Work closely with other Optimization Engineers to work through processing bottlenecks and adjustments related to productivity demands and changing field conditions.
• 70-80% time in the field.
Qualifications
Skills You'll Need:
Education and Experience. Degree in Engineering OR at least 3 years in mining, operations, or quality control experience. Experience in aggregate production plant operation and/or processing/manufacturing automation is desired
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
• Possess strong initiative, motivation, and a positive attitude. Must sustain high ethical and moral standards.
• Safety-first attitude and willingness to communicate any concerns to peers and or organizational leaders.
• Ability and desire to learn technical concepts
• Ability to inspire creativity, integrity, stewardship and loyalty with peers.
• Ability to anticipate, plan and coordinate events, and proactively think through hypothetical "what if" scenarios to develop contingency plans.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentation and speaking skills in group settings.
• Strong analytical, mathematical and computer skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize schedule, projects, and deliverables independently.
Essential Functions
• Organize, participate in, and review plant studies with Operations personnel.
• Conduct plant operator Q&A to improve and tune the automation systems.
• Assist operations in analysis of production equipment as needed such as screens, crushers, wash screws, mobile equipment, etc.
• Working knowledge of automation software capabilities related to plant production controls, user interface graphics, and reporting tools.
• Inspect, maintain, and provide guidance for proper hardware installation and operation.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot new system start-ups.
• Utilize simulation type programs to model and analyze plants and potential changes to plants.
• Utilize Vantagepoint and Historian to monitor plant efficiencies and production and monitor changes to the plants.
• Analyze data systems (web based or local) to identify, report, and monitor production optimization projects.
• Conduct field studies to verify and 'fill in the blanks' with digital systems data.
• Develop and present successful case studies and training.
Other Requirements
• Must have a current valid driver's license and have the ability to use motorized vehicles
• Must have the ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds and to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Behavioral Expectations:
High Integrity: Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments.
Responsive: Responds promptly and accurately to requests for information; coordinates appropriate follow-up.
Collaborative: Ability to work with various levels of professionals with an open-minded approach.
Internal Relationships: Takes responsibility for internal relationships with operations, keeping promises and commitments.
Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and listens carefully in an open, candid, and consistent manner.
Leadership Skills. Acts decisively and supports all aspects of the company to work together to accomplish objectives, vision, mission and values of Vulcan. Trusts and allows people to do their job, holding them accountable for the full extent of their responsibilities. Set the example for working safely.
What You'll Like About Us :
Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives - and every employee contributes.Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States .
Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more .
Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.
Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.
Salary Range: the base salary range for this role is between $80,000- $113,000 annual salary. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The Company may at any time, in its sole discretion, modify or vary from anything stated in this job description, with or without notice.
Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
