Process Engineer

Responsibilities

Schedule, supervise and take part in process flow studies for all production systems: plan, design, coordinate and schedule process-flow improvement projects; and train and support plant personnel in process flow activities.

• Directly supervise and assist in training control room operators to insure all 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, minimizing down times.
• Develop and implement regular system flow analysis programs; and prepare process flow materials and services contracts.
• Analyze equipment shutdowns and make recommendations for operational and control changes, and 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, and administer appropriate disciplinary actions for violations.
• On-call for covering plant needs, both routine and emergency needs as required, and fills in for Production Manager as necessary.
• Conduct or attend weekly safety meetings, inspect the department daily for unsafe working conditions and equipment to aid in reducing on-the-job injuries and to eliminate lost time accidents.
• Supervise contractors on production department projects; maintain records of costs on all process control project work.
• Ensure work orders required by operations and safety inspections are provided to Maintenance Planner.

• BS in Chemical Engineering required
• 2 - 4 years in process enginerring experience in the cement preferred.
• Familiarity with operational aspects of Cement Industry
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build consensus and confidence
• Self-starter and inquisitive by 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
• Requires physical dexterity and strength to lift heavy objects and to move through close areas
• Physical environment is in the plant – dusty, noisy and potentially hazardous
• Requires travel, with some extended periods away from home facility to work with other facilities