Process Engineer

Ash Grove Cement Company; Durkee (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company is seeking a Process Engineer to manage the cement manufacturing process, analyze operations, and propose improvements. This role emphasizes safety adherence and close collaboration with plant teams across the production line.

The position requires a 4-year degree in mechanical/chemical engineering and at least 2 years of related experience, plus strong analytical skills and PLC knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering (or closely related field).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a mechanical/chemical engineering role.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Knowledge of pyro processing, thermodynamics, heat transfer, air flow and related principles.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and instrumentation techniques and guidelines.
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly.
• Ability to work from general policies and objectives.
• Ability to refer to supervisor when clarification or interpretation of organizational policy is in question.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Analyze cement production process and implement changes for optimal efficiency (fuel/electrical).
• Train control room operators on proper use of plant equipment.
• Collaborate with shift teams to maintain peak mill and pyro line performance.
• Program plant control systems and maintain documentation and improvements.
• Perform performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
• Provide technical support to maximize production of quality cement efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Drive continual improvement through data gathering, testing and analysis.
• Accept additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Analytical thinking/problem-solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

English communication

Reading/writing labels

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/chemical engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Instrumentation techniques

Pyro processing knowledge

Job description

Requisition ID529067-Posted09/21/2026-Americas Cement-Ash Grove Cement Company-Full Time-Engineering-United States-Florida

Ash Grove family of companies 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.

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:

The Process Engineer manages the entire cement manufacturing process. This position analyzes the process and suggests ways to improve operations.

What you’ll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Analyzes the cement production process and implements changes for optimal operatingconditions for fuel efficiency, electrical efficiency and production rate.
• Participates in the training of the control room operators on the proper ways of using plant equipment.
• Works closely with shift process teams to ensure mills and pyro lines are consistently operated at peak efficiency.
• Performs programming of the plant’s programmable control systems and provides maintenance, documentation and improvements for computerized process systems.
• Performs performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
• Provide technical support to the Production Department to achieve objectives of maximizing plant production of quality-controlled cement efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Optimizes process by testing, data gathering, sampling and in-house expertise to provide progressive solutions and enable continual improvement in the production process.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• 4 year/Bachelors degree in mechanical/chemical engineering or closely related field is required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a mechanical/chemical engineering or closely related position
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Knowledge of pyro processing, thermodynamics, heat transfer, air flow and related principles
• Knowledge of PLC systems and instrumentation techniques and guidelines
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
• Ability to work from general policies and objectives
• Ability to refer to supervisor when clarification or interpretation of organizational policy is in question

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.

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.

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