APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is looking for a Sr. Process Engineer to play a key role in analyzing and optimizing our cement production processes. Your work will directly support the plant's goal of producing quality-controlled cement in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
What You'll Do
- Analyze the cement production process and implement changes for optimal operating conditions focusing on fuel efficiency, electrical efficiency, and production rate.
- Participate in training control room operators on the proper use of plant equipment.
- Work closely with shift process teams to ensure mills and pyro lines are consistently operated at peak efficiency.
- Perform programming, maintenance, documentation, and improvements for the plant’s programmable control systems and other computerized process systems.
- Conduct performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
- Maintain performance records, including wear part life history.
- Provide technical support to the Production Department to maximize plant production.
- Optimize processes through testing, data gathering, sampling, and in-house expertise to enable continual improvement.
- Mentor Process Engineers and foster their growth and development.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising product quality or safety.
- Provide support to the Process, Energy, and Alternative Fuels (AF)/ Alternative Raw Materials (ARM) Task Forces.
- Assume project management or other roles as required for specific plant improvement projects.
- Deliver written and oral presentations to all levels of the organization.
- Partner with Project Management teams to ensure timely and on-budget execution of process improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in the chemical or mechanical engineering field.
- 5 years of experience working with pyro processing, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
- 5 years of experience using Cement Kiln, Finish Mill Auditing, and optimization techniques.
- 5 years of experience with mechanical and electrical technology and equipment.
- 5 years of experience using PLC systems and instrumentation techniques and guidelines.
- 5 years of experience performing statistical correlation between quality and process.
- 5 years of experience working with alternative fuels and alternative raw materials.
- 5 years of experience working on carbon dioxide footprint reduction alternatives.
Technical Stack
- PLC systems
- Instrumentation techniques
Benefits & Compensation
- 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.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Midlothian, TX.
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.
