Senior Process Engineer

Breedon Group plc

Wales

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Bonus scheme

Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoptions Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Gym Access

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Life Assurance

Share Save Scheme

Volunteering Policy

Subsidised canteen

Holiday buy scheme

Employee discount schemes

Digital GP

Job summary

A leading construction materials company is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to optimize processes and manage the engineering team at Hope Cement Works. The ideal candidate should have experience in heavy industry, a degree in Chemical & Process Engineering, and strong management skills. This role offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and on-site access to a gym.

Qualifications

Experience in the cement industry or heavy industry.
Proven experience supervising technical teams.
Technical understanding of pyroprocessing and combustion.

Responsibilities

Manage the Process Engineering team day to day.
Drive process optimisation and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Process optimisation

Team management

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemical & Process Engineering or related

NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

As a Senior Process Engineer, you are a confident analyser and decision-maker. Motivated by a drive for improvement, you play a key role in optimising processes and confidently support a team of technically-minded individuals. Confident in your own experience and ability, you equally recognise the value of others’ experience and encourage their input. You possess the skills to effectively communicate your views and engage with others.

The Department is Operations and Maintenance, and the Location is Hope Cement Works, Derbyshire.

This role is about being a key, valuable member of the Hope Operational Team, working together to constantly improve. You will drive process optimisation, and manage the Process Engineering team day to day, guiding them to deliver efficient and sustainable clinker and cement production. You aspire to be part of a forward-thinking business that is committed to progress.

To excel in this role, you must be confident leading by example and engaging with others at all levels, working with dedication and a strong sense of personal integrity. You will have experience of: problem-solving; monitoring, analysing and optimising processes; evaluating equipment and technology; ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations; and providing technical training and support in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team management: Personal Development Plans, KPIs, targets, incentives, action plans
Process Optimisation: Evaluate and optimise the manufacturing processes involved in cement production, including raw material preparation, grinding, pyroprocessing, and cement grinding.
Troubleshooting and Problem-solving: Identify and resolve operational issues and process inefficiencies, utilising analytical techniques and engineering principles to achieve optimal performance and minimise downtime.
Process Monitoring: Monitor and analyse key process and quality parameters, such as temperature, pressure, flow rates and chemical composition, to ensure adherence to quality standards and troubleshoot abnormalities promptly.
Process Improvement: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvement initiatives, such as optimising energy consumption, reducing emissions, and enhancing productivity.
Safety and Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and other relevant legal requirements. Identify and implement measures to mitigate potential risks and improve environmental performance.
Equipment and Technology Evaluation: Evaluate existing equipment and technologies and recommend improvements, upgrades or replacements projects to enhance process efficiency and productivity.
Documentation and Reporting: Prepare technical reports, maintain accurate documentation of processes, procedures and projects. Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
Training and Development: Provide technical training and support to plant operators, promoting a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Degree in Chemical & Process Engineering (or related)
NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent)
Proven experience in cement industry or heavy industry
Experience supervising technical teams

Ideal Candidate

Knowledge and experience of high level control systems and use to optimise running plant
Technical understanding of pyroprocessing and combustion
Energy management knowledge and experience (i.e. KPI monitoring and associated improvement plans/projects)
Good knowledge of process control methods and statistical troubleshooting methods

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