Senior Process Engineer

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Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• 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!

• 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.

• 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