Sr. Process Engineer
Summary
The Sr. Process Engineer performs duties pertaining to the entire cement manufacturing process. This position analyzes the process and suggests ways to improve operations.
What you'll be contributing
- Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
- Analyzes the cement production process – raw materials to finish milling – and implements changes for optimal operating conditions in terms of fuel efficiency, electrical efficiency and production rate.
- Demonstrates pyro-processing expertise in performing regular responsibilities.
- Participates in the training of the control room operators on the proper ways of using plant equipment.
- Works closely with shift process teams to ensure mills and pyro lines are consistently operated at peak efficiency.
- Performs programming of the plant's programmable control systems and provides maintenance, documentation, and improvements for computerized process systems.
- Performs performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
- Maintains equipment performance records, including wear part life history.
- Provides technical support to the Production Department in achieving its objectives of maximizing plant production of quality-controlled cement in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Optimizes process areas by testing, data gathering, sampling, and the application of in-house expertise to provide progressive solutions to enable continual improvement in all aspects of the production process.
- Adds additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
To succeed in this position, you will need
- Minimum 4 year/Bachelors Degree in mechanical, chemical engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 6 years experience in a similar or related position.
- Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
- Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently
- Knowledge of pyro-processing, thermodynamics, heat transfer, airflow, 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.
- Ability to refer to supervisor when clarification or interpretation of the organizational policy is in question.
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.
What CRH Offers You
- Highest 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.
About Ash Grove Cement
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability