Principal Development Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania

Harsco Environmental is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries. Our onsite mill services and resource recovery services offer sustainable solutions that maximize environmental benefit and return valuable raw material into production. We also have developed a range of by-products for specialized applications across industry, construction and agriculture, which utilize Harsco’s expertise in mineral materials.

SUMMARY

Responsible for complex planning activities, maintenance principal development and analytical analysis for process equipment layouts in plant, office, and production facilities. Plans utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve efficiency of operations by performing the following duties.

All interested candidates must live in the Pittsburgh area to be considered! 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead a safe working environment and culture with improvement in key safety indicators.  This includes focus on good systems, housekeeping, and behaviors.
• Creating a culture of continuous improvement and Lean Sigma methodology and supporting Harsco Metals initiatives.
• Provide knowledge-based solutions and services to improve our customers performance.  Participating in value creation with our Business Development and Engineering staff.   
• Designs process equipment, facilities, components, and systems for metal recovery, upgrading, and aggregate production. 
• Coordinates and provides operation & maintenance, assistance and guidance to site personnel of systems in field installations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of, where and as required, preventative maintenance strategies at the site level and evaluate their effectiveness
• Detailed reporting and updating on "in-process" projects and planning phases of projects assigned
• Customer (internal & external) satisfaction mindset a must
• Flexibility to engage into additional areas of technical support for the business
• Brings an analytical approach to the field by studying the data and providing analytically based/justified solutions
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Prepares economic justification and capital expenditure summary reports for all projects.
• Provides project management and field engineering services on site.
• Supervises building trade craft persons during erection and modification of stationary equipment.
• Supervises plant, equipment, and ancillaries’ installation.
• Conceives initial plans based on acceptable engineering standards, applicable building codes relative to the location and national safety standards.
• Evaluates processing equipment performance to acceptable application and R&M costs.
• Prepares component specifications for purchasing.
• Evaluates and approves all bids for plant components and erection contracts.
• Estimates and summarizes project, plant, equipment, and plant erection costs.
• Approves variances from specifications and drawings.
• Prepares overall layouts for material flow and environmental impact.
• Calculates all usable utility requirements necessary to process steel mill by-product material risings.
• Familiarizes with PLC controllers and software

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in engineering department of manufacturing or production services company, including responsibility for design, safety, performance, and economics of fixed facilities planning and development.
• Experience in steel mill and/or aggregate products setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of product line and its use. Sound knowledge of engineering theory and design criteria.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, including demonstrated project management abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Previous LEAN or Six Sigma experience.
• Ability to travel up to 40% to sites across North America
• Valid passport and ability to travel outside of the USA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering or similar field.
• Working knowledge of Auto-CAD software.

We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, life insurance and disability plans, as well as a 401k with company matching.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, handicap, family status, domestic partnership or civil union status or any other characteristic protected by law.  All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position