Process Technology Engineer

POSITION/JOB TITLE: Process Technology Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Technology

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: VP of Technology

TRAVEL Extensive Travel: Up to 75%

POSITION SUMMARY: SunCoke Energy is renowned worldwide as the leader in heat recovery coke making technology. Currently, we are undertaking initiatives to develop and implement new technologies and new products in order to enter new markets. The technology department is responsible for pioneering and commercializing new technology for future plants while continually seeking ways to enhance performance at existing operating plants.

As a process technology engineer, your role will involve several key responsibilities. These include conducting basic research, overseeing test programs in the field and with vendors, and conducting customer trials. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of the technology program, create test plans, execute those plans, analyze the results, prepare comprehensive reports, and provide recommendations to Senior Management. You will also actively participate as a team leader on multi-disciplinary teams dedicated to new technology development and implementation.

Furthermore, as a process technology engineer, you will provide support to foundry coke making efforts by offering customer technical support, troubleshooting process issues, and optimizing operations as required. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving the success of SunCoke Energy's technological advancements and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Overall, SunCoke Energy offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of technological innovation and contribute to the company's expansion into new markets while improving existing operations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will assist or lead efforts on:

• Works closely with the Director of Technology in researching and help determining the technical opportunities and priorities of the company
• Researches processes and equipment being developed or implemented worldwide in related industries
• Develops conceptual alternatives for processes and equipment for improvement of existing processes and development of new processes
• Performs data mining and statistical analysis of past plant operations data from data historian to troubleshoot and to improve plant performance
• Develops and executes test protocols in order to determine the viability of a new technology
• Leads multifunctional groups in the development, proof-of-concept testing and application of new technologies
• Evaluates technologies and operations through the application of heat/material balances and engineering fundamentals
• Writes or manages the preparation of final test reports with conclusions and recommendations
• Works with Project Development, Engineering, Operations, Purchasing Departments and Business Development to develop designs, test protocols and implementation of changes
• Interfaces with Engineering and Operations during and after implementation of new technology, follows up with Operations to measure success and solve problems that may have developed
• Manages vendors of materials and services to provide special needs for testing and for newly designed equipment

• Visits customers for technical support and to run trials of new technology or products
• Prepares formal presentation materials from technology development activities/tests
• Assists Business Development in the technical evaluation of new business opportunities
• Performs scientific discovery by managing laboratory activities, developing test methods and analyzing lab results
• Assist with patent applications
• Extensively travel (up to 75%) to SunCoke facilities; primarily at Jewell facility in Vansant, VA.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Educational or working knowledge about several technical areas including but not limited to, combustion, high temperature materials, material handling, heat & material balance programs, waste heat recovery, environmental engineering processes, and project management.
• Strong chemistry or chemical engineering background a plus
• Excellent Computer skills required
• Good communication & inter-personal skills a plus
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in the use of process modelling software is a plus
• New Product Development, New Process Development and/or Process/Project Engineering a plus
• Experience in a laboratory environment a plus
• Strong experience with statistical analysis a plus.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS / WORK EXPERIENCE:

• S. in Engineering minimum (Chemical preferred).
• 2-3 years or more (5+ years preferred) relevant hands on experience required. Experience in related industries or research facility preferred.
• Must have strong hands-on experience as well as effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have experience working in a plant.
• Incumbent must be self-motivated and able to self-prioritize tasks with minimal guidance.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, likes the challenge of developing and executing innovative ideas, likes working within multiple teams, and enjoys working in a plant environment.

Ideally the candidate will work out of the SunCoke headquarters in Lisle, IL. However, alternative locations (e.g. remote office or SunCoke Jewell facility co-location) may be considered in some unique circumstances.