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.
Buyer
Position Summary :
The Buyer position at PCC is responsible for supporting the Vice President, Procurement in regards to all procurement activities for the North American market and international markets as required. The Buyer will represent PCC in the acquisition of goods and services required to assure on-time project deliveries and customer satisfaction. The Buyer may also support the Vice President, Procurement in regards to coordination and oversight of shipping and logistics of equipment to customer sites (both domestic and international projects), while maintaining project schedules.
Essential Functions:
- Receive and review Purchase Requisitions and prepare and issue Request for Quotations
- Prepare Commercial Bid Evaluations for assigned commodities utilizing appropriate and accepted procurement analysis
- Negotiate purchase orders with Suppliers as required with emphasis on price, payment terms, quality and schedule compliance
- Create and execute commodity management strategies for assigned commodities including flowing down client contract requirements to suppliers when applicable
- Issue purchase orders for assigned commodities as outlined in PCC Bills of Material and ISA Data Sheets
- Responsible for developing and maintaining a qualified supply chain for assigned commodities
- Coordinate project schedules with PCC Project Management/Project Engineering to make on-time deliveries for all projects
- Maintain budget targets for assigned commodities
- Assure compliance with all PCC policies and administrative requirements (including ISO requirements)
- Coordinate and schedule deliveries to meet client and project requirements, negotiate with transportation companies and freight forwarders as required
- Responsible for coordinating all equipment returns for non-compliant equipment and customer warranty issues and arranging all small package shipments
- Prepare shipping documents as required (domestic and international)
- Expediting duties consisting of follow-up on all purchase orders for every active project on a weekly basis, doing receiving in PCC’s system and publishing results in expediting status reports.
- Assist PCC Service Engineers in resolving field emergencies as required
- Manage the “purchase to pay” cycle and work with accounting to resolve invoice disputes
- The Buyer shall be trained and knowledgeable about all functions and capabilities of PCC’s on-line Bill of Material/Procurement Software.
Position Requirements:
Education/ Skills:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Business Management/Administration or a reasonable equivalent
- Basic understanding of project budgets and project schedules
- Team player with ability to work well with cross functional partners
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent analytical skills
- Demonstrate a “can do” attitude (and ability to think outside the box)
- Computer skills necessary to meet the requirements of the position
Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive procurement experience in an engineering / manufacturing environment
- Previous purchasing experience with industrial equipment in a related industry is preferred but not required
- A basic understanding of customs procedures/Incoterms is preferred but not required
- Transportation experience preferred but not required.
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.
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.
LocationSituated 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.”