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Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Fortera has developed next-generation cement technology that delivers high performance while reducing CO₂ emissions by up to ~70%. By mineralizing CO₂ and turning it into a productive feedstock, Fortera converts emissions into a valuable building material, creating a more sustainable path for modern construction.\nWith our commercial ReCarb® plant operating in Redding, California, and a growing global project pipeline, Fortera is moving from first-of-a-kind deployment to scaled commercialization. Our technology is already being used in real-world infrastructure applications, bringing next-generation cement into use today while expanding toward broader adoption.\nAt Fortera, you’ll work alongside scientists, engineers, operators, and industry experts who are turning cutting-edge materials science into real-world impact. 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Participate in procurement activities including vendor selection and communication, vendor visits, FATs, SATs, etc.\nCommunicate effectively with EPCs, suppliers and external vendors to source automation equipment, components, and systems, ensuring that specifications, timelines, and quality standards are met.\nManage supplier relationships, conduct technical discussions and resolve any issues that may arise during procurement, testing, and integration stages.\nCommissioning and Plant operation Support:\nSetup, calibrate, and troubleshoot industrial sensors and transmitters\nSupport general activities of commissioning and troubleshooting for the commercial plant.\nEfficiently troubleshoot complex SCADA and controls issue using relevant tools.\nSupport the project team for implementing an effective Management of Change (MoC) procedure specifically tailored to PLC and SCADA software modifications.\nDiagnosing root causes of system issues, distinguishing between mechanical, electrical, and software-related problems\nCategorize, systematize, and address gaps in automated system behavior\nTune control gains and calibrate systems, documenting the process for future reference\nIdentify and address gaps in system performance, ensuring continuous improvement through utilization of advanced control methods (MIMO, MPC, etc.)\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nMinimum B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or relevant field.\n5+ years engineering experience designing, scaling, building, and commissioning commercial control systems.\nWell versed in engineering design utilizing PFDs, P&IDs, and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA).\nFamiliarity with one or more of the Industrial control platforms (Beckhoff, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, CODESYS); Allen-Bradley preferred.\nFamiliarity with IEC 61131-3 programming languages.\nFamiliarity with SCADA software (Ignition, Wonderware, FT View, etc.); Ignition preferred.\nFamiliar with industrial communication protocols such as ethernet/IP, OPC, MQQT, Modbus, etc.\nExperience of code development with Python, MATLAB/Simulink, etc.\nExperience of interacting with external engineering firms, contractors, and equipment suppliers.\nExperience with process control schemes and implementation.\nBackground in control systems theory.\nCOMPENSATION:\nThe compensation package for this role includes a competitive base salary commensurate with experience of $190,000 - $120,000. \nFortera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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