Process Engineer

Buzzi Unicem USA Inc.; Glendale (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Buzzi Unicem USA Inc. seeks a Process Engineer in Glendale, Tennessee, to supervise production processes and improve flow systems. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Chemical Engineering and has 2-4 years of experience, preferably in the cement industry. You will train personnel, conduct safety inspections, and ensure quality targets are met. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a 401(k) savings plan and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of process engineering experience in the cement industry preferred.
• Familiarity with operational aspects of the Cement industry.
• Requires travel for extended periods.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and navigate dusty, noisy environments.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise process flow studies.
• Train control room operators to meet quality targets.
• Implement regular system flow analysis programs.
• Supervise contractors on production projects.

Skills

Process engineering

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter and inquisitive

Computer skills

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,300 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation’s needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations.

Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements.

Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Join our team, be part of the solution, support evolving innovations, and help us continue providing quality products, all while being supported by strong leadership and a comprehensive and competitive benefits program.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise and take part in process flow studies for all production systems: plan, design, coordinate and schedule process‑flow improvement projects; and train and support plant personnel in process flow activities.
• Directly supervise and assist in training control room operators to insure all quality and production targets are met.
• Assist in laboratory testing as needed.
• Work closely with night Plant Supervisors, Maintenance Planner and Automation Engineer to address process flow concerns, minimizing down times.
• Develop and implement regular system flow analysis programs; and prepare process flow materials and services contracts.
• Analyze equipment shutdowns and make recommendations for operational and control changes, and follow up on implementation of agreed upon changes.
• Ensure adherence to the Company’s plant rules for conduct, health and safety, and environmental issues by supervised personnel, and administer appropriate disciplinary actions for violations.
• On‑call for covering plant needs, both routine and emergency needs as required, and fills in for Production Manager as necessary.
• Conduct or attend weekly safety meetings, inspect the department daily for unsafe working conditions and equipment to aid in reducing on‑the‑job injuries and to eliminate lost time accidents.
• Supervise contractors on production department projects; maintain records of costs on all process control project work.
• Ensure work orders required by operations and safety inspections are provided to Maintenance Planner.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering required
• 2 - 4 years in process enginerring experience in the cement preferred.
• Familiarity with operational aspects of Cement Industry
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build consensus and confidence
• Self‑starter and inquisitive by nature
• Able to develop long‑term solutions for repair and maintenance problems
• Solid computer skills
• Working knowledge of Environmental, Safety and Health, and company policies
• Requires physical dexterity and strength to lift heavy objects and to move through close areas
• Physical environment is in the plant – dusty, noisy and potentially hazardous
• Requires travel, with some extended periods away from home facility to work with other facilities

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.