Process Engineer

About the Company

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States, with over 1,300 valued employees. We manufacture and distribute cement products across the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast, and Southeast regions. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs nearly 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing cement to support critical infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings. Sustainability and quality are core principles of our business, ensuring we meet regulatory standards and customer requirements while preserving environmental quality for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise, and participate in process flow studies for all production systems.
• Plan, design, coordinate, and schedule process-flow improvement projects.
• Train and support plant personnel in process flow activities.
• Directly supervise and assist in training control room operators to ensure quality and production targets are met.
• Assist in laboratory testing as needed.
• Work closely with night Plant Supervisors, Maintenance Planner, and Automation Engineer to address process flow concerns and minimize downtime.
• Develop and implement regular system flow analysis programs; prepare process flow materials and services contracts.
• Analyze equipment shutdowns and recommend operational and control changes; follow up on implementation of agreed-upon changes.
• Ensure adherence to the Company’s plant rules for conduct, health and safety, and environmental issues by supervised personnel; administer disciplinary actions for violations.
• Be on-call for routine and emergency plant needs; fill in for the Production Manager as necessary.
• Conduct or attend weekly safety meetings; inspect the department daily for unsafe working conditions and equipment to reduce on-the-job injuries and eliminate lost-time accidents.
• Supervise contractors on production department projects; maintain records of costs for all process control project work.
• Ensure work orders required by operations and safety inspections are provided to the Maintenance Planner.

Requirements

• BS in Chemical Engineering required.
• 2–4 years of process engineering experience in the cement industry preferred.
• Familiarity with operational aspects of the cement industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build consensus and confidence.
• Self-starter with an inquisitive nature.
• Able to develop long-term solutions for repair and maintenance problems.
• Solid computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Environmental, Safety and Health, and company policies.
• Physical dexterity and strength to lift heavy objects and navigate confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a plant environment—dusty, noisy, and potentially hazardous.
• Willingness to travel, including extended periods away from the home facility to work with other locations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits (e.g., accident and critical illness).
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.