Plant Technical Manager – Cement Operations & Innovation

Oldcastle; Leamington (UT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; 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 and more!

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is seeking a Plant Technical Manager to oversee all process technical operations at the cement plant in the United States. You will manage mining, process, automation, IS/IT/OT, quality control and capital projects, directing a team to maximize plant efficiency and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, technical services and sales, develop training programs, review KPIs, and drive cost-saving initiatives while

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 year/Bachelors Degree in Chemical engineering, Industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Automation Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 10 years Cement plant technical experience
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Knowledge of end-to-end cement manufacturing operations, including quarry mining, raw material quality control, raw meal preparation, pyroprocessing, milling, and cement dispatch
• Knowledge of cement plant quality control laboratory methods, testing standards, and analytical equipment used to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of plant capital project management, plant automation systems and plant information systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to attract, develop, and retain talent while building high-performing, engaged teams.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Provides leadership to improve the efficiency and profitability of a cement manufacturing facility by maximizing resource utilization and minimizing waste, while also reducing environmental impact.
• Manages Technical Department team through analysis of the plant's operational key performance indicator results and ensure that they recommend solutions to maximize plant performance and to implement cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborates with other departments / functions, such as production and maintenance management, technical services, sales, and engineering, to achieve plant goals, KPIs and long term strategic plans.
• Leads in the creation and delivery of training programs and materials on all aspects of the cement manufacturing process, including operational procedures (SOPs), work practices, presentations, safety protocols, quality control measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manages the development of Technical Department engineering CDP's and Interns.
• Performs performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
• Supports, implements and contributes to Group Best Practices
• Manages the team to ensure that the raw materials, processes, and finished products adhere to standards, specifications and customer requirements.
• Ensures that the cement meets quality standards and industry regulations, managing quality control procedures, and conducting testing.
• Provides leadership for the mine planning, which encompasses the strategic and operational steps required to efficiently and safely extract stone and minerals from a quarry, ensuring profitability and sustainability while maximizing the life of the plant's reserves at the lowest possible cost and environmental impact.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical engineering, Industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Automation Engineering or related field

Job description

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is seeking a Plant Technical Manager to oversee all process technical operations at the cement plant in the United States. You will manage mining, process, automation, IS/IT/OT, quality control and capital projects, directing a team to maximize plant efficiency and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, technical services and sales, develop training programs, review KPIs, and drive cost-saving initiatives while