Process Engineer - Cement Plant Scale & Optimization

Cement Australia; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Part of Something Bigger

Be Yourself

Paid Parental Leave

Novated Leasing

Discounted Products

Health & Well-being

Job summary

Cement Australia is seeking a Process Engineer for our Gladstone site, home to a 1.7 million tonne per year clinker kiln and major cement milling, grinding and handling assets.

You will monitor and optimise manufacturing processes, report on critical parameters, and drive improvements with engineering, maintenance and production teams to deliver safe, reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Chemical Engineering or equivalent - essential.
• Proven experience as a Process Engineer in the cement industry including clinker kiln process optimisation - essential.
• Strong understanding of production processes and process technology improvement.
• Knowledge of P&IDs and technical drawings.
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal including report writing.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all teams on site.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimise cement manufacturing processes to stay within target control parameters.
• Measure and report on critical control parameter compliance and trends.
• Use statistical process control to reduce process variability.
• Liaise with control room personnel and guide process interventions to meet targets.
• Investigate process upsets to determine root causes and drive fixes.
• Monitor clinker, lime and cement chemistry trends and take corrective action.
• Conduct field inspections and thermography scans of the kiln and tower.
• Provide technical support to engineering, maintenance and production teams.
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives and support projects.
• Execute and report on process trials.

Skills

Safety awareness

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Results-driven

Report writing

Education

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Australia's largest cement plant. A process engineering role with real scope to make an impact. If that sounds like you, read on.

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our team at our Gladstone site - home to a 1.7 million tonne per year capacity clinker kiln, a quick lime kiln, two cement mills, and significant material handling infrastructure spanning stacking, reclaiming, packaging, road, rail and bulk ship-loading. If you want to do process engineering at the largest scale possible in Australian cement manufacturing, this is the opportunity.

In this role you will:

• Monitor and optimise cement manufacturing processes to ensure plant and equipment operates safely within target control parameters
• Measure and report on critical control parameter compliance, reviewing trends and identifying opportunities to improve performance
• Use statistical process control to measure, understand and reduce process variability
• Liaise with control room personnel and provide guidance on process interventions to meet targets
• Investigate process upsets to determine root cause, make recommendations and drive implementation
• Monitor clinker, lime and cement chemistry trends and take corrective action where necessary
• Conduct field inspections and daily thermography scans of the kiln, calciner and cyclone tower
• Provide technical support and recommendations to engineering, maintenance and production teams
• Develop and implement process improvement initiatives and support optimisation projects
• Execute and report on process trials

What You'll Bring

• High safety awareness and demonstrated commitment to safe operations
• Bachelor of Chemical Engineering or equivalent - essential
• Proven experience as a Process Engineer in the cement industry including clinker kiln process optimisation - essential
• Strong understanding of production processes and process technology improvement
• Knowledge of engineering concepts including P&IDs and technical drawings
• High safety awareness and demonstrated commitment to safe operations
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal including report writing
• A positive, high energy attitude with a genuine drive to deliver results
• Ability to build strong working relationships across all teams on site

Why Join Cement Australia?

• Be Part of Something Bigger: Join the team at Australia's largest cement plant, where your work has genuine scope and real impact on the operations that matter.
• Be Yourself: Be your authentic self in a diverse and dedicated workplace where we focus on achieving great results together.
• Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy 12 weeks paid leave for the primary carer and 1 week paid partner leave to support your family and cherish special moments.
• Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with sgfleet, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
• Discounted Products: Renovating? DIY'er? Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
• Health & Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance (Medibank), and access to our EAP program.

Who We Are

Cement Australia has been at the heart of the nation’s infrastructure for decades, proudly standing as Australia’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services.With our operations now extending across all states and territories - including expanded manufacturing and distribution capabilities in Western Australia - our national footprint continues to strengthen to support Australia’s growing construction and infrastructure needs.

Butwe’remore than just cement. Our diverse operations include heavy industrial manufacturing, coal and limestone mining, bulk transport distribution, rail and shippinglogistics, and innovative waste management throughGeocycle, where we turn challenges into sustainable solutions.

At Cement Australia, we believe in empowering our people with the tools, support, and opportunities to make a real impact. Join a collaborative team that values work-life balance and thrives on innovation. Together, we’re building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future, driven by a shared commitment to excellence and our core values.

What Else You Need to Know

• References, a pre-employment medical and background check are part of the recruitment process.
• Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We welcome applications from Australian residents with valid working rights.
• Please note: Direct applications only - no agency submissions at this time.

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