Mix Chemist

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established quality targets for our products at all our production sites that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, and professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

• The Mix Chemist directs the implementation of the quality control plan as per the Quality Manual and Sampling and Testing Plan.
• The primary responsibility of the Mix Chemist is to assure that the products meet the targets set by the Quality Supervisor and approved by the Quality Manager.
• The Mix Chemist is responsible for tracking process changes as needed to meet the targets and for documentation.
• In charge of encoding results to CMS.
• Inform the Quality Manager/Quality Supervisor/Production of any deviation in control and offer solutions if possible.
• Sampling of raw materials, raw mix, kiln feed, clinker, and cement.
• Perform cement testing according to the Sampling and Testing Plan, including:
  • Blaine
  • Fineness
  • SO3
  • LOI
  • Process control through manual adjustments in raw mix and using different control methods.
  • Process control of several types of cement.
• Operates XRF, XRD, Jaw Crusher, Press Pellet Machine, and Grinding machine.
• Analyze raw materials such as shale, limestone, silica (D Ledge), Bottom ash, mill scale, and different bauxite.
• Assist the Quality Manager in troubleshooting issues through sampling and testing that are not according to the Sampling and Testing plan.

Skills

• Proficient in English language – written and spoken.
• Mathematical skills.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel).
• Ability to move samples up to 25 kilograms (50 pounds).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years related industrial lab experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Basic PC skills and familiarity with Windows-based operating environment required; familiarity with spreadsheet software preferred.
• Requires physical dexterity and strength to lift heavy objects and move through close areas. The physical environment in the plant is dusty, noisy, and potentially hazardous.

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.