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OLDCASTLE APG, INC. in; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical & disability coverage

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement is seeking a Cement Development Engineer (CDE) for a learning and training position. The role focuses on developing leadership, technical and organizational skills while rotating through manufacturing departments and receiving mentoring from senior staff.

You will participate in process engineering, maintenance engineering, electrical/automation tasks, and training across functions. Relocation is possible to sites matching skill and development.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Develop an understanding of the cement manufacturing process and propose changes to improve operating costs, efficiencies, environmental impact and product quality.
• Participate in process activities within various manufacturing departments; will include quarry, production, maintenance, shipping, environmental, safety, and quality.
• Complete training in operational support functions; including Human Resources, Finance, and Management.
• Participate in process engineering activities such as mass and heat balances, air flows, circuit efficiency studies, and any related testing necessary to maintain operating efficiencies.
• Participate in maintenance engineering activities such as equipment inspection, preventative maintenance, reliability engineering and capital projects.
• Participate in electrical and automation engineering activities such as programming of the plant's programmable logic control (PLC) and distributed control (DCS) systems, energy efficiency studies and
• May undertake performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
• Completes training matrix.
• Candidates should have relatively open geographic availability. The company will relocate candidates to the sites that match their skill set and development.
• Satisfactory development will be measured by a variety of skills considered fundamental for successful advancement within our company. Such skills include:
• Understanding of the organization and reporting responsibilities within the typical plant environment, the typical staff roles by position, interpersonal relationships among co-workers.
• Dealing with the public, regulatory community, vendors, customers, and off hour demands to continuous process industries.
• Develop safe work habits, leadership skills, effective communication, professional networking, budgeting and cost control.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

At Ash Grove Cement, people are ourfirst priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

This position should be viewed as learning and training position; the Cement Development Engineer (CDE) is expected to develop leadership, technical and organizational skills while performing a variety of assigned job functions within a manufacturing facility. The CDE will have a mentoring relationship with a key staff member, will attend a variety of training courses to develop both technical and soft skills, and will be expected to rotate through various departments of the facility to develop experience and knowledge of the process and industry.

What you'll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Develop an understanding of the cement manufacturing process and propose changes to improve operating costs, efficiencies, environmental impact and product quality.
• Participate in process activities within various manufacturing departments; will include quarry, production, maintenance, shipping, environmental, safety, and quality.
• Complete training in operational support functions; including Human Resources, Finance, and Management.
• Participate in process engineering activities such as mass and heat balances, air flows, circuit efficiency studies, and any related testing necessary to maintain operating efficiencies.
• Participate in maintenance engineering activities such as equipment inspection, preventative maintenance, reliability engineering and capital projects.
• Participate in electrical and automation engineering activities such as programming of the plant's programmable logic control (PLC) and distributed control (DCS) systems, energy efficiency studies and
• May undertake performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
• Completes training matrix.
• Candidates should have relatively open geographic availability. The company will relocate candidates to the sites that match their skill set and development.
• Satisfactory development will be measured by a variety of skills considered fundamental for successful advancement within our company. Such skills include:
  • Understanding of the organization and reporting responsibilities within the typical plant environment, the typical staff roles by position, interpersonal relationships among co-workers.
  • Dealing with the public, regulatory community, vendors, customers, and off hour demands to continuous process industries.
  • Develop safe work habits, leadership skills, effective communication, professional networking, budgeting and cost control.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA or above preferred
• Co-op/ internship experience is a plus
• Previous work experience is preferred, but not required

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.