Lhoist · 1 day ago
Regional Process Engineer
Calera, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLhoist North America is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. They are seeking a Divisional Process Engineer to lead and coordinate process engineering projects, provide technical support, and optimize production efficiency within the lime and hydrate manufacturing processes.
Consumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance in solving equipment and process problems
Work with multifunctional improvement team – plants, divisional, and corporate as needed
Conduct process audits including heat and mass balance measurements and calculations to identify improvement opportunities
Conduct studies on raw materials and their processing to determine and evaluate potential improvements and impact on quality and efficiency
Understand and lead rigorous statistical analysis of process data
Work closely with all plant personnel to ensure instrumentation standards are current and implemented correctly using the best control strategies
Provide technical training depending on the requirements of the plants
Plan and assist in capital expansions, machine and equipment replacement, and changes in technology and general process improvements
Develop Capex Requests for new improvement projects
Perform process analysis / review of proposed projects
Participate during commissioning and trials
Function as a technical advisor to the plants
Formulate and present technical training
Develop Standard Operating Procedures to ensure improvements are sustained
Provide assistance and guidance in safety design and practices
Support plant outages to overcome refractory and process difficulties
Lead optimization of process rate, efficiency and waste reduction to achieve and/or exceed budgeted goals and objectives
Collaboration with the production team
Identification of process/production limitations, sources of waste and other inefficiencies in the process
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or related technical field
Must have at least 3-7 years of previous proven process engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
Positive and proactive attitude. Ability to perform with minimal supervision on multiple projects in a continuous manufacturing environment is essential
Technical aptitude and analytical skills
Detail, process and result oriented with strong problem resolution abilities
Effectively work with all levels of organization. Able and willing to spend the majority of time in the plant coaching operators and supervisors
Operating knowledge of preheater and long rotary kilns, Maerz kilns, bowl and ball mills, direct and indirect firing systems, crushing/sizing, hydrators
Knowledgeable in all phases of process evaluation and equipment application
Physically able to access all areas required for testing of the process and emissions points, including confined spaces, ductwork and vent stacks
Ability to work long hours, weekends, and any shift and answer emergency calls as needed
Excellent decision-making skills regarding safety
Must possess excellent human relations skills in dealing with employees, on all different levels
Must be willing to be hands-on and not afraid to perform other work assigned to help the team be successful
Excellent communication, presentation and computer skills using Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Preferred
Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or a technical-related field
Seven (7) plus years of process engineering experience in the Lime, cement, or minerals industry experience strongly preferred
Large ERP's such as SAP experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid vacation and sick time
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous Employer Match
Supplemental Contribution based on your Years of Service
Educational assistance to encourage continued learning and professional development
Company
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