Process Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will optimise cement plant performance by monitoring and improving key process parameters while upholding safety and environmental standards. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify improvements, implement control tweaks, and lead or support Plant Improvement Plans and capital projects. The position combines hands-on process optimization with data analysis to reduce energy use and improve reliability. You will be the site expert on process issues, contributing to a safety-first culture and measurable plant performance gains.

Pay / Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance helpline
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee communities

Responsibilities

• Track and optimise key process parameters to improve plant performance
• Conduct process studies/audits and generate improvement reports
• Recommend modifications to control parameters and processes
• Schedule and complete process checks aligned with objectives
• Identify power reduction opportunities and optimise fuel/alternative materials use
• Be the site expert for process issues
• Liaise with Central Industrial Performance team on process matters
• Maintain and improve Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Provide process engineering input to capital projects
• Support or lead multidisciplinary teams and Plant Improvement Plans (PIP)

Key requirements

• Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent
• IChemE associate (working towards or willing to attain chartered status)
• Knowledge of safety and environmental laws and high safety standards
• Proven process engineering experience (cement industry preferred) or relevant sector
• General knowledge in physics, chemistry, thermodynamics and IT
• Knowledge of process control methods and statistical troubleshooting

• Safety-conscious leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem solving and analytical thinking
• Process control methods
• Statistical methods for troubleshooting
• Data processing and interpretation

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