Process Combustion Corporation (PCC) is growing. Fast. So are the opportunities in our fast-track project, combustion equipment company. PCC’s success is directly related to our team-oriented approach, and commitment to hire and recognize quality individuals. We take pride in our most important asset: Our employees.
PCC is looking for highly motivated, talented and dependable individuals to lead the way in the combustion and thermal oxidation field. Current open positions are listed below.
PCC is a highly reputable and respected company in the combustion/oxidation engineering and pollution control field servicing several industries including the global chemicals, petrochemicals, pharmaceutical, and engineered wood products. All projects, large and small, are based on high engineering standards, strict quality control, firm delivery schedules, stringent environmental regulations, and overall project management. PCC’s mission is to apply their know-how, with confidence, to design, engineer, install and service high-tech, energy-efficient, dependable combustion/oxidation and pollution control systems that provide cost effective environmental solutions for their global customers. They work hard to achieve mutually rewarding, long-term relationships with their clients and suppliers and continuously develop new technologies to meet emerging market needs.
Process Controls Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities:
- PLC Programming of burners, oxidizers, boilers, and scrubbers using Allen Bradley systems (hardware and software)
- Generation of Sequence of Operations, Cause & Effect, and Control Logic Diagrams to support customer DCS programming
- Control Panel checkout, wiring modifications, and customer demonstration (Factory Acceptance Testing) as required.
- Field service/start up, consisting of electrical/mechanical checkout, commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer training
- Phone based troubleshooting support for customers.
Desired Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities:
- Experience with function block programming as well as the Allen Bradley Toolkit.
- Experience with Combustion Systems (burners, air heaters, oxidizer, boilers, etc)
- Knowledge and understanding of industrial process instrumentation and controls including pressure regulators, flow meters, dampers & flow control valves, safety shut off valves, transmitters, thermocouples, etc.
- Ability to prioritize activities and effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Safety focused with experience working in an industrial process plant environment.
- Confident and curious problem solver who can think and deliver under pressure
- Strong people skills and the ability to build long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to meet the travel demands of the position with up to 2 weeks per month of domestic and international travel.
- Must be able to work long hours in a hot environment; standing, walking and lifting up to 15 pounds.
- Must be able to climb up to 8 flights of stairs on equipment platforms multiple times daily
Supervisory Responsibility:
- None
Work Environment:
- Office
- Work in and around chemical and other industrial plants near heavy machinery and high temperature equipment
Travel Requirements:
- Applicant must have US passport and willingness to travel internationally
- This position requires travel to PCC customer sites for design reviews, equipment commissioning, and start ups. Typical travel is approximately 25% - with peaks and lulls.
Contact Chris Riemer, Operations Manager.
Applications Engineer
Typical responsibilities will include the following:
- Investigating and qualifying sales leads
- Preparing conceptual designs & cost estimates
- Preparation of technically sound and commercially attractive proposals
- Conducting sales presentations for customers when required
- Assisting outside Sales Representatives as needed
- Negotiating and closing orders
- Some level of travel as needed
The ideal candidate for this challenging position shall possess the following qualifications and skill sets:
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical Engineer preferred)
- Minimum 0-5 years applications and selling experience
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Comfortable with daily interaction with customers, outside sales representatives, equipment vendors and our engineering team.
- Experience in technical sales of industrial equipment (preferably pollution control and/or combustion related)
- Ability to complete Energy & Mass Balance calculations is a plus
- ASPEN PLUS (or similar) modeling software is preferred but not necessary
- A strong desire to sell technical solutions to our customers.
Job Type: Full-time
Contact John Dormire, COO
Mechanical Drafter/Designer
Responsibility and authority:
- Utilizes Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) system or equivalent to complete assignments in support of Project Engineers
- Primary area of emphasis is 2D using AutoCAD
- Secondary system is SolidWorks.
- Develop new Models and Drawings for projects as required by Sales and Project Engineer. This will include the layout, design, and detail of projects per verbal and written instructions.
- Typical PCC equipment drawing packages include the following:
- General Arrangement (layout of equipment and ducting in a designated plot area)
- Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (schematic design)
- Piping (pipe skids and interconnecting piping)
- Fabrication (detail drawings of all equipment)
- Refractory (design and description of refractory material)
- Equipment Loading and Anchor Bolt Layouts
- Structural (platform, ladder and support steel)
- Assisting in the maintenance of product standards and master drawings as well as files on assigned projects.
- Prepares various drawings of parts, assemblies, and products, including various views, sectional profiles, irregular or reverse views, hidden lines and small intricate details.
- Makes arithmetic computations using standard formulas.
- Check own and other Drafter/Designer's drawings for accuracy.
Minimum Knowledge/Experience/Skills/Abilities:
- Associate's Degree in Drafting or equivalent combination of experience.
- AutoCAD experience 3-5 years of AutoCAD 2012 or higher.
- SolidWorks experience 2-3 years required or equivalent.
- Steel Design and Fabrication
- Piping Design and Fabrication
- Ability to transition 2D drawings into 3D models.
- Strong communications skills and ability to take direction and provide feedback.
- Critical thinker who can make strong recommendations and apply sound judgement.
Job Type: Full-time
About PCC
Since its founding in 1969, PCC has been providing its global customers with combustion heat transfer and pollution control system expertise from its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA). PCC designs, engineers, and supplies thermal oxidizers, afterburners, incineration systems, specialty combustion systems and bio-oxidation technologies that provide environmental treatment of gaseous and liquid waste streams generated from a wide range of industrial and municipal processes.
PCC’s engineers are experienced in process design, process engineering, material selection, refractory design, instrumentation and controls, commissioning and start up service, and project management. PCC has custom designed systems ranging from $5,000 to over $15 million. There’s no combustion application PCC cannot handle.
PCC excels in providing fully integrated solutions to meet our customers’ toughest air pollution control challenges. Our expertise and experience in gaseous & liquid waste incineration, VOC destruction, and acid gas systems is complemented by knowledge, understanding and practical know-how of heat recovery boilers, heat exchangers, wet scrubbers, baghouses, and electrostatic precipitators.
We serve industries including Chemical, Petrochemical, refining, automobile, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, textile, rubber, metals, wood products, sulfur, carbon, and the pulp and paper industries.
Benefits
PCC offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including health and life insurance, dental and vision insurance, and 401(k).
PCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
Process Combustion Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. PCC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
PCC expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of PCC’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
For over 50 years...
Process Combustion Corporation (PCC) has designed, supplied combustion, heat transfer & pollution control systems worldwide. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, USA; with offices in Beijing, China; London, England; and Mumbai, India. PCC is recognized as a global leader in pollution control systems. Our creative designs minimize system costs, especially energy consumption, while meeting environmental regulations.
About PCC
Since its founding in 1969, PCC has been providing its global customers with combustion heat transfer and pollution control system expertise from its headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA). PCC designs, engineers, and supplies thermal oxidizers, afterburners, incineration systems, specialty combustion systems and bio-oxidation technologies that provide environmental treatment of gaseous and liquid waste streams generated from a wide range of industrial and municipal processes.
PCC’s engineers are experienced in process design, process engineering, material selection, refractory design, instrumentation and controls, commissioning and start-up service, and project management. PCC has custom designed systems ranging from $5,000 to over $15 million. There’s no combustion application PCC cannot handle.
PCC excels in providing fully integrated solutions to meet our customers’ toughest air pollution control challenges. Our expertise and experience in gaseous & liquid waste incineration, VOC destruction, and acid gas systems is complemented by knowledge, understanding and practical know-how of heat recovery boilers, heat exchangers, wet scrubbers, baghouses, and electrostatic precipitators.
We serve industries including Chemical, Petrochemical, Refining, Automobile, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Textile, Rubber, Metals, Wood Products, Sulfur, Carbon, and the Pulp and Paper industries.
Location
Situated in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, approximately 45 minutes from Greater Pittsburgh International Airport, PCC offers challenging technical work in a small company atmosphere. We encourage personal growth, yet emphasize “team.”
