Cement Process Engineer

Guardian Protection Products; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Parental Leave

401k matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Euclid Chemical seeks a Cement Additives Process Engineer to support the cement additive sales team with technical guidance and data-driven customer solutions. You will lead plant trials, mill audits, and analysis to optimize clinker performance and product recommendations.

The role requires a strong background in cement chemistry, process control, and excellent communication skills to work with internal teams and external customers. Remote-friendly with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical or mechanical) or chemistry; master's preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years in cement manufacturing process control or quality management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical ambassador for the cement additive sales team.
• Provide troubleshooting and feedback to customers.
• Lead plant trials and mill audits with data analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate to develop new products and improve existing lines.
• Maintain thorough records of activity with customers.

Skills

cement manufacturing

cement chemistry

data analysis

laboratory interpretation

communication

leadership

plant trials

mill audits

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or chemistry

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Euclid Chemical is a fully owned subsidiary of RPM International (NYSE: RPM), one of the world's largest coatings companies. With over 110 years of experience, we provide innovative solutions to the construction and restoration markets through our extensive range of treatments, sealants, coatings, sealers, and decorative products. Recognized as a 2024 NE Ohio Top Workplace by Energage, Euclid Chemical prides itself on fostering a people-first culture that values collaboration, respect, and growth.

This is a remote position, with Euclid Chemical's main campus located in Ceveland, OH.

Summary

The Cement Additives Process Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and profitability through strategic technical support and contribution to the sales process. This position is tasked with providing technical support and expertise of the cement manufacturing process to our cement additive sales team and customers. Proficiency in this role requires exceptional cement manufacturing, analytical, and communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with internal teams at Euclid Chemical and build strong, lasting relationships with external cement customers - both active and potential customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical ambassador for the Euclid Chemical cement additive sales team.
• Subject matter expert to provide feedback and troubleshooting information for customers.
• Act as a technical expert on the latest cement manufacturing technologies, equipment, and best practices to maintain Euclid Chemical's competitive edge.
• Deliver customer support through industrial trials, mill audits, special projects, data analysis, and detailed reporting to retain existing customers and attract new ones.
• Compile and analyze industrial trial process data, and prepare detailed reports providing conclusions and action items from industrial trial runs.
• Keep thorough and updated records of activity history with active and potential cement additive customers.
• Design and execution of plant industrial trials and mill audits.
• Maintenance and operation of portable pump equipment inventory to utilize during industrial trials.
• Collaborate with the Cement Additives Technical Manager and Cement Lab Manager to develop new products and enhance existing lines based on market trends, competitive analysis, and industrial trial results.
• Work collaboratively with Euclid Chemical Cement Additives Lab team in the development and improvement of laboratory ball mill methodologies for testing materials.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical or mechanical) or chemistry - master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cement manufacturing process control or quality management.

Skills and Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of cement manufacturing, cement chemistry, and raw and finish mill circuit operation.
• Basic understanding of cement additives chemistries.
• Ability to interpret lab outputs (e.g., XRD, clinker microscopy, isothermal calorimetry, and physical test results) to develop customer-specific strategies and product recommendations.
• Proficiency with cement standard (ASTM, CSA, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of milling equipment, particle classifiers, circuit configurations, and pyro processes for optimizing clinker performance.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office computer software: Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Basic knowledge of MS Outlook, Teams, Edge Internet Browser.
• Knowledge of industry trends, including low clinker content cement production and co-grinding with alternative materials.
• Data analysis and report writing skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to design and execute plant industrial trials and mill audits.

Travel

Willingness to travel as needed for customer meetings and plant industrial trials (up to 50%).

Why join our team?

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• 401k with company match
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Vacation and holiday time
• A company vehicle or car allowance

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000 plus annual company bonus program

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.