Sr. Process Engineer

CRH; Leamington (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; 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, part of the CRH family, is seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to oversee the cement manufacturing process from raw materials through finish milling. The role focuses on improving fuel and electrical efficiency, optimizing production rates, and ensuring peak equipment performance.

You will contribute by training operators, collaborating with shift teams, and applying pyro-processing expertise to drive continuous improvement and cost-effective results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical engineering, or related field.
• 6 years of related experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Analyze the cement production process from raw materials to finish milling and implement changes for fuel and electrical efficiency and production rate.
• Demonstrate pyro-processing expertise in regular responsibilities.
• Train control room operators on proper use of plant equipment.
• Work with shift process teams to ensure peak efficiency of mills and pyro lines.
• Program plant control systems and provide maintenance, documentation, and improvements for process systems.
• Perform performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
• Maintain equipment performance records and wear part life history.
• Provide technical support to maximize production of quality cement efficiently.
• Optimize process areas via testing, data gathering, sampling, and in-house expertise for continual improvement.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Instrumentation techniques

Thermodynamics

Job description

Job ID: 526224

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.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

Benefits

• 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!

Summary:

The Sr. Process Engineer performs duties pertaining to 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 – raw materials to finish milling – and implements changes for optimal operating conditions in terms of fuel efficiency, electrical efficiency and production rate.
• Demonstrates pyro-processing expertise in performing regular responsibilities.
• 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.
• Maintains equipment performance records, including wear part life history.
• Provides technical support to the Production Department in achieving its objectives of maximizing plant production of quality-controlled cement in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Optimizes process areas by testing, data gathering, sampling, and the application of in-house expertise to provide progressive solutions to enable continual improvement in all aspects of the production process.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Minimum 4 year/Bachelors Degree in mechanical, chemical engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 6 years experience in a similar or related position.
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently
• Knowledge of pyro-processing, thermodynamics, heat transfer, airflow, 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 the 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.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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