Cement Process Engineer

Sparrow Company•Saint Louis, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cement Process Engineer will be responsible for overseeing and improving production systems within the plant. This role involves conducting process flow studies, designing and implementing improvement projects, and training plant personnel. The engineer will collaborate with various departments to minimize downtime, analyze system flows, and manage contracts. Additionally, the position requires ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations, managing contractors, and maintaining project cost records. The role also includes on-call duties and covering for the Production Manager when necessary. A key aspect of the job is proactive identification and mitigation of safety hazards to reduce injuries and lost time accidents.

Requirements

BS in Engineering is required
Two (2) - four (4) years of experience in operations
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

Nice To Haves

Chemical Engineering is preferred
Cement experience is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Schedule, supervise and take part in process flow studies for all production systems
Plan, design, coordinate and schedule process-flow improvement projects
Train 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
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
Administer appropriate disciplinary actions for violations
On-call for covering plant needs, both routine and emergency needs as required
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