Cement Development Mining Engineer

Summary

This position should be viewed as a learning and training position; the Cement Development Engineer (CDE) is expected to develop leadership, technical and organizational skills while performing a variety of assigned job functions within a manufacturing facility. The CDE will have a mentoring relationship with a key staff member, will attend a variety of training courses to develop both technical and soft skills, and will be expected to rotate through various departments of the facility to develop experience and knowledge of the process and industry.

What you’ll be contributing

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Develop an understanding of the cement manufacturing process and propose changes to improve operating costs, efficiencies, environmental impact and product quality.
• Participate in process activities within various manufacturing departments; will include quarry, production, maintenance, shipping, environmental, safety, and quality.
• Complete training in operational support functions; including Human Resources, Finance, and Management.
• Participate in process engineering activities such as mass and heat balances, air flows, circuit efficiency studies, and any related testing necessary to maintain operating efficiencies.
• Participate in maintenance engineering activities such as equipment inspection, preventative maintenance, reliability engineering and capital projects.
• Participate in electrical and automation engineering activities such as programming of the plant’s programmable logic control (PLC) and distributed control (DCS) systems, energy efficiency studies and
• May undertake performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
• Completes training matrix.

Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering (or similar) required.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA or above preferred
• Co-op/ internship experience is a plus
• Previous work experience is preferred, but not required

What to expect in a cement environment:

• Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant.
• Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures.
• Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height.
• Exposure to all weather conditions.
• Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What’s next for you?

• We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America.
• Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

About CRH

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOEE/Vet/Disability

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.