Process Engineer

Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Buzzi Unicem USA is seeking an experienced Process Engineer for our Cape Girardeau, MO Plant to optimize processes, reduce energy use, and improve overall plant performance.

You will work with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to drive improvements, implement control strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance across environmental and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering as stated in the job ad.
• Experience with process optimization, energy reduction, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and DCS environments.
• 2–5 years industrial experience preferred; cement/heavy industry is a plus.
• Safety and regulatory compliance focus and understanding of environmental regs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze plant operations to optimize process performance and reduce energy consumption.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process upsets and equipment failures.
• Drive optimization initiatives with quality, maintenance, and operations teams to achieve production goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and maintenance best practices.
• Assist in implementing process control strategies and automation improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and performance summaries for optimization projects.
• Develop and review standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist in commissioning and testing of new process equipment.
• Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Train operators on process understanding and data interpretations.
• Participate in capital project planning and process design evaluations.
• Organize and lead process audits to identify bottlenecks and improvements.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analytics

Root cause analysis

Energy reduction

Regulatory compliance

Safety focus

Communication with regulators

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Automation and control systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering field

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

MATLAB

AutoCAD

PLC/HMI knowledge

Job description

Buzzi Unicem USA, a major U.S. cement manufacturer, is looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join the team at our Cape Girardeau, MO Plant.

We believe our employees are our greatest asset and we continue to strive to provide a culture that supports career growth through strong leadership and development planning that is both financially and professionally rewarding for all our employees.

Monitor and analyze plant operations to optimize process performance and reduce energy consumption.
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process upsets and equipment failures.

Drive optimization intiatives with quality, maintenance, and operations teams to achieve production goals.

Ensure compliance with company safet standards, enviromental regulations, and maintenance best practices.

Assist in implementing process control strategies and automation improvements.

Prepare technical reports and performance summaries for optimization projects.

Develop and review standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Assist in commissioning and testing of new process equipment.

Support environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.

Train operators on process understanding and data interpretations.

Participate in capital project planning and process design evaluations.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering field.

Proficiency in Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics: Understanding heat flow in kilns and airflow in cooling systems.
Knowledge of Process Simulation Software: Basic familiarity with tools like Aspen HYSYS, MATLAB, or AutoCAD.

Knowledge of Automation Systems: Familiarity with PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) logic and HMI systems to monitor plant data.

2–5 years of Industrial experience preferred; heavy industry or cement experience a plus.

Working knowledge of industrial processes, emissions control, and Failure analysis

Safety Focus: Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Knowledge of environmental regulations (Federal and State-level). Ability to understand regulatory requirements and apply them to plant operations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Data Analytics & Monitoring: Proficiency in advanced analytics platforms (like Seeq Workbench ) to track Kiln feed rates , temperatures, and mill performance.

Process Optimization: The ability to fine-tune complex systems, such as combustion control and Coal Mill efficiency, to maximize output while minimizing energy consumption.

Organize and Lead Process audits, to identify bottlenecks and initiate improvement.

Instrumentation Knowledge: Understanding the sensor tags (e.g., RSLinx Enterprise tags ) and control logic that feed into the plant's DCS (Distributed Control System).

Effective communication skills with regulators, plant employees, and leadership.

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.

Ability to work extended hours as needed for compliance events, reporting deadlines or inspectations.

The successful performance of this position requires regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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