Process Metallurgist

Description

PTC Liberty Tubulars is a market leader in the production and processing of American made ERW and Seamless pipe up to 9.625”

We at PTC Liberty value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC Liberty employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:

This position resides in the Quality department and involves, primarily, technical account responsibility for welding and heat treatment operations. The incumbent will report to the Quality Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide manufacturing and/or technical knowledge and skills to support PTC Liberty Tubulars business processes to meet business goals.
• Development and optimization of process control parameters for Welding and Heat Treatment operations to ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective and sustainable Lean Manufacturing program to reduce manufacturing waste.
• Coordination of mill trials with the intent of further improving quality and productivity.
• Development and implementation of standard data collection plans and reporting techniques.
• Produce standard graphical analysis where required to support improvement activities.
• Disposition of non-conforming product
• Product qualification and report generation.
• Support Testing Laboratory to ensure customer requirements are met and testing is carried out in an efficient and controlled manner.
• Work with equipment designers, manufacturing and maintenance teams to develop cost effective and efficient production procedures.
• Assist / lead in the identification, prioritization and execution of corrective actions to address issue which impact the process on a daily basis.
• Ensure absolute adherence to all safety and quality standards and process requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

Education: Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science, with relevant work experience. Pipe and tube manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Years of Experience:  5

Number of Direct Reports:  None           

Job Titles of Direct Reports:  None

Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Physical Metallurgy and Heat Treatment best practices.
• Knowledge of High Frequency (HF) welding process
• Advanced Manufacturing process knowledge.
• Knowledge of Process and Product Control Methodologies
• Ability to work with and/or lead people to achieve positive results
• Knowledge of API 5CT, API 5L and APIQ1 is a plus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities:  Must be computer literate and able to work with programs such as Word, Excel, etc., and be able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, ERP system, etc.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: 

None

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, and/ or walk, and/ or use arms and hands to load and unload material for extended period of time. Must be able to safely lift and load 50lbs. The employee must also be able to work outside in a variety of conditions. Candidates must be able to tolerate any climate, must be flexible with shift and hours.