Cement Process Optimization Engineer

UNACEM North America; Paulden (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UNACEM North America in Paulden, AZ is seeking a Process Engineer to advance cement manufacturing performance across crushing through finish grinding. You will analyze process data, support stability and drive continuous improvement.

Collaborating with operations, maintenance and quality teams, you will implement process changes, lead audits, and develop documentation to improve energy efficiency, product quality and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize cement manufacturing processes including crushing, raw grinding, pyroprocessing, clinker cooling, finish grinding and material handling systems.
• Analyze operating data, process trends and key performance indicators to identify process constraints, efficiency losses and improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical support to production teams in troubleshooting process instability, production losses and operational challenges.
• Drive optimization of kiln, preheater, calciner, cooler and grinding systems to improve throughput, stability, fuel efficiency and product quality.
• Conduct process audits, heat and mass balances, equipment performance evaluations and technical studies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce specific heat consumption, electrical consumption and other variable production costs.
• Lead root cause analysis of recurring process issues and develop sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner closely with production, maintenance, reliability and quality teams to improve overall plant performance.
• Support process control improvements including operating parameters, control strategies, instrumentation and automation initiatives.
• Support major maintenance shutdowns, kiln outages, commissioning activities and plant improvement projects.
• Participate in capital projects and equipment upgrades by providing process engineering expertise, technical analysis and operational support.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, operating standards, technical reports and performance tracking tools.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators and production personnel on process fundamentals and best operating practices.
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives through improved process efficiency, energy utilization and emissions performance.
• Embed UNA Culture values through collaboration, technical discipline, continuous improvement and a strong field presence across plant operations.

Job description

UNACEM North America in Paulden, AZ is seeking a Process Engineer to advance cement manufacturing performance across crushing through finish grinding. You will analyze process data, support stability and drive continuous improvement.

Collaborating with operations, maintenance and quality teams, you will implement process changes, lead audits, and develop documentation to improve energy efficiency, product quality and reliability.