Process Engineer
About the Company
Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world‑class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward‑thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Disability Pay
- Life Insurance
- Growth Opportunities and more
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- Inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About the Role
The Process Engineer manages the entire cement manufacturing process. This position analyzes the process and suggests ways to improve operations.
Responsibilities
- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
- Analyze the cement production process and implement changes for optimal operating conditions for fuel efficiency, electrical efficiency and production rate.
- Participate in the training of control‑room operators on proper use of plant equipment.
- Work closely with shift process teams to ensure mills and pyro lines are consistently operated at peak efficiency.
- Program the plant's programmable control systems and provide maintenance, documentation and improvements for computerized process systems.
- Perform performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
- Maintain equipment performance records including wear part life history.
- Provide technical support to the Production Department to achieve objectives of maximizing plant production of quality‑controlled cement efficiently and cost‑effectively.
- Optimize process by testing, data gathering, sampling and in‑house expertise to provide progressive solutions and enable continual improvement in the production process.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/chemical engineering or a closely related field (4‑year degree required).
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a mechanical/chemical engineering or closely related position.
- Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- Proficient analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently.
- Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
- Knowledge of pyro processing, thermodynamics, heat transfer, air flow and related principles.
- Knowledge of PLC systems and instrumentation techniques and guidelines.
- Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly.
- Ability to work from general policies and objectives and refer to supervisor when clarification of organizational policy is needed.
About CRH
CRH is a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. It operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows employees to work in a small‑company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.