Process Engineer - Jr level

Cement Recruiter; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cement Recruiter is seeking a Junior Process Engineer for our cement plant in Festus. You will support process-flow studies, schedule improvements, and work with Night Plant Supervisors, Maintenance Planner and Automation Engineer to address flow concerns.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 2–4 years operations experience, cement-industry familiarity, strong interpersonal skills and a self-starter mindset.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering is required.
• 2–4 years of experience in operations.
• Cement experience preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of Environmental, Safety and Health, and company policies.
• Physical dexterity to lift heavy objects and move through tight areas.
• Plant environment may be dusty, noisy and hazardous.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, contribute and participate in process flow studies for all production systems; plan, design, coordinate and schedule process-flow improvement projects; support plant personnel in process flow activities.
• Collaborate with Night Plant Supervisors, Maintenance Planner and Automation Engineer to address flow concerns; develop and implement regular system flow analysis programs; prepare process flow materials and services contracts.
• Analyze equipment shutdowns and make recommendations for operational and control changes; follow up on implementation of changes.
• Ensure adherence to plant rules for conduct, health and safety by supervised personnel; administer disciplinary actions as needed.
• Be on-call for routine and emergency plant needs and may fill in as necessary.
• Conduct or attend weekly safety meetings; inspect the department for unsafe conditions to reduce injuries and accidents.
• Ensure work orders required by operations and safety inspections are provided to Maintenance Planner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

EHS awareness

Education

BS in Engineering

Chemical Engineering preferred

Job description

Junior Process Engineer - Cement plant

Responsibilities include:

• Schedule, contribute and take part in process flow studies for all production systems; plan, design, coordinate and schedule process-flow improvement projects; and support plant personnel in process flow activities
• 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 may fill in 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
• Ensure work orders required by operations and safety inspections are provided to Maintenance planner.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering is required, Chemical Engineering is preferred
• Two (2) - four (4)years of experience in operations
• Cement experience is preferred, but not required
• 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
• 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