Sr. Process Engineer

Job ID: 520909

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, 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.

 

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com 

 

Job Description: 

 

Sr. Process Engineer positions offered by Ash Grove Cement Company. (Midlothian, TX). 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 the control room operators on the proper ways of using plant equipment. Work closely with shift process teams to ensure mills and pyro lines are consistently operated at peak efficiency. Perform programming of 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 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. Mentor Process Engineers and provide growth and development opportunities for them. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality or safety. Provide support and assistance to the members of the Process, Energy, and Alternative fuels (AF)/ Alternative Raw Materials (ARM) Task Forces. Assume project management or other role as required for specific plant improvement projects. Provide written and oral presentations to all levels of the organization. Partner with Project Management teams to ensure timely and on-budget execution of process improvement initiatives.

 

Minimum Requirements: 

 

• Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field and 5 years of experience working in the chemical or mechanical engineering field.

 

• Must have 5 years of experience in the following:
  • Working with Pyro processing, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, chemistry, physics and mathematics;
  • Using Cement Kiln, Finish Mill Auditing, and optimization;
  • Using Mechanical and electrical technology and equipment;
  • Using PLC systems and instrumentation techniques and guidelines;
  • Performing statistical correlation between quality and process;
  • Working with alternative fuels and alternative raw materials; and
  • Working with carbon dioxide footprint reduction alternatives.

 

• Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently. 

 

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.

 

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

 

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

 

EOE/Vet/Disability

 

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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