Cement Plant Process Engineer: Optimize Production & Safety

CRH; Leamington (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement, part of the CRH family, is seeking a Process Engineer to manage the cement manufacturing process. This role analyzes the process and implements improvements to boost fuel and electrical efficiency, production rate, and quality control.

You will train control room operators, work with shift teams to keep mills and pyro lines at peak efficiency, document changes, and provide technical support to maximize safe, cost‑effective production.

Qualifications

• 4 year/bachelors degree in mechanical/chemical engineering or closely related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a mechanical/chemical engineering or closely related position.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Knowledge of pyro processing, thermodynamics, heat transfer, air flow and related principles.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and instrumentation techniques and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Analyzes the cement production process and implements changes for optimal operating conditions for fuel efficiency, electrical efficiency and production rate.
• Participates in the training of the control room operators on the proper ways of using plant equipment.
• Works closely with shift process teams to ensure mills and pyro lines are consistently operated at peak efficiency.
• Performs programming of the plant’s programmable control systems and provides maintenance, documentation and improvements for computerized process systems.
• Performs performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
• Maintains equipment 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.
• Optimizes process by testing, data gathering, sampling and in‑house expertise to provide progressive solutions and enable continual improvement in the production process.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

English communication

Independent work

Read/write comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/chemical engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Ash Grove Cement, part of the CRH family, is seeking a Process Engineer to manage the cement manufacturing process. This role analyzes the process and implements improvements to boost fuel and electrical efficiency, production rate, and quality control.

You will train control room operators, work with shift teams to keep mills and pyro lines at peak efficiency, document changes, and provide technical support to maximize safe, cost‑effective production.