Cement Process Engineer

GCC•Pueblo, CO

About The Position

The Cement Process Engineer evaluates and optimizes manufacturing processes and equipment to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, and production. The role conducts process and equipment research, benchmarking, audits, calculations, and performance analyses; leads cross-functional teams in developing and implementing process improvements; and collaborates with plant quality, environmental, maintenance, raw materials and fuel, and engineering teams. The position also supports capital project equipment selection and post-audit evaluations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-motivated Chemical or Mechanical Engineer with cement processing experience and at least two years of experience. Rotary kiln manufacturing experience is a plus. The candidate should be able to learn and apply new skills quickly, follow written and verbal instructions, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision. GCC produces, distributes, and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and related construction products in Mexico and the United States. The company describes its culture as focused on innovation, high performance, safety, sustainability, and internal career growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; preference for Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
Cement processing experience.
Self-motivated, hands-on approach and interest in quickly learning and applying new skills.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in rotary kiln manufacturing.
Experience with rotary kiln processes, benchmarking, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to optimize performance.
Serve as a member and leader of audit teams.
Research and evaluate equipment, processes, and techniques used in the cement industry and other industries to identify benchmarks and best practices.
Organize and facilitate audits of production equipment systems, including kilns, preheaters, grinding mills, crushers, and plant services.
Calculate and analyze field data to develop energy and material balances.
Lead teams in recommending process improvements and assist plant continuous-improvement teams with implementation.
Conduct internal and external benchmarking of key manufacturing processes and develop a best-practices manual based on findings.
Search for manufacturing practices that could inform internal improvements.
Work with the raw materials and fuel group to assess sources and the effects of process input changes, and recommend material source selection.
Participate as a team leader with the global maintenance steering committee; organize and facilitate regular maintenance team meetings, suggest focus topics, compile input, and report findings and recommendations.
Conduct ad hoc performance analyses of company assets.
Implement process improvements in efficiency, output, and safety using observations, measurements, and data collected from technical and operating personnel.
Work with the plant quality control team to optimize raw material proportioning.
Work with environmental teams on plant equipment and instrumentation selection and optimization to help ensure compliance with applicable regulations, permits, and initiatives.
Work with the company engineering group to determine process equipment selection for capital projects and assist with post-audit evaluations.