Engineer Process

Cemex

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Maximize plant production and optimization of KPI’s, while guaranteeing all product is manufactured within environmental and quality specifications. Job entails following up, implementing, and improving standards while promoting a safe and engaging workplace. Process Engineer in the plant will be responsible for the Process Engineering side of the business/operations, that includes more analysis, study, process troubleshooting and process optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related major
5 years progressive experience within the heavy industrial manufacturing industry
Previous cement process experience is a plus
Previous continuous process, bulk-material handling operation experience may also be considered beneficial
Must possess at least a basic understanding of raw geologic materials (i.e. limestone, clay, sand,iron ore etc.), a basic understanding of their chemical composition, and a familiarity with the crushing, grinding, blending, kiln processing, cooling, and conveyance (i.e. belts, stackers, pneumatics) of those materials
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemistry or Chemical preferred) or related major
2-5 years progressive experience in cement.
Availability at all times to work and resolve issues of assigned area
Cement experience and knowledge in quality, operation and maintenance.
Problem solver skills
Creative
Ability and Leadership to manage and develop people, communication, team work and collaboration with different areas.
Result oriented, identifies issues and drives the decision process, through an analytic mind, coordinate and work on different activities simultaneously
Ability to plan and coordinate activities within supervised personnel and other departments
Ability to travel 10% of the time

Nice To Haves

Previous cement process experience is a plus
Previous continuous process, bulk-material handling operation experience may also be considered beneficial

Responsibilities

Work following the Mission, Vision and Values of CEMEX, lead by example.
To initiate, develop and implement plant improvement projects.
Eliminate equipment restrictions
Implement projects/upgrades to improve KPI performance
Commission Equipment
To provide expertise and technical knowledge to plant personnel.
Identify Training requirements and execute Training programs to reach standard level.
Identify gaps on performance versus standards on equipment and personnel, creating actions.
Creates instructions, procedures, and standards, and assure compliance of both
Root Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting
Ensure performance and efficiency of equipment at or above rated operational capacities, minimize operational cost.
Perform mass and heat balances
Perform hydraulic calculations in industrial fans/ ductwork and gas handling.
Perform equipment diagnostics
Validate plant instrumentation by a routine testing program.
PID optimization
Specific Heat Consumption & Specific Power Consumption Optimization
Alternative Fuel & Fuel performance up to strategy
Follow up and improve performance of grinding media and refractory performance
Environmental reagent optimization while always complying with environmental limits
Take decisions and accountability to reach objectives.
Daily performance follow-up
Data log
Previous Conclusions
Action Follow up
Process Flow Charts & Equipment information upkeep
PI/Seeq Champions/Power Users
Action follow-up of all previously described activities.
Adhere and ensure all CEMEX, MSHA, O.S.H.A., and other safety rules and regulations at all times. Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds (including but not limited to clothing, hardhat, safety glasses, ear protection, safety shoes, gloves, etc.)
Assure all plant personnel (direct and indirect report) work in a safe environment, guarantee all required tools are available to perform a safe task and ensure risk assessments are conducted and follow up on safety hazard identifications and procedures.
Ensure people have skills and training needed to perform in a safe and productive manner, be able to train personnel to assure compliance.
Assures area assigned is up to safety standards, all deviations are identified and corrected.
Participate on safety committees, risk assessment, training, standard work, assist in developing safety programs, monitor plant operations to assist in ensuring safe job performance
Participate in near miss and accident investigations