About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/f4aec4f4-dbdc-4bfc-8765-3.jpg "></span> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Job ID: 526224</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To learn more about us go to <a title="" href="www.ashgrove.com" target="_self">www.ashgrove.com</a> </span></p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: </strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Health Insurance </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Dental Insurance </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Vision Insurance </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Retirement Plan </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Tuition Reimbursement </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Employee Assistance Program </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Disability Pay </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Life Insurance </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Growth Opportunities and more! </strong></span></span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Summary:</strong> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Sr. Process Engineer performs duties pertaining to the entire cement manufacturing process. This position analyzes the process and suggests ways to improve operations.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What you’ll be contributing: </strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. </span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Analyzes the cement production process – raw materials to finish milling – and implements changes for optimal operating conditions in terms of fuel efficiency, electrical efficiency and production rate.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrates pyro-processing expertise in performing regular responsibilities.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Participates in the training of the control room operators on the proper ways of using plant equipment.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Works closely with shift process teams to ensure mills and pyro lines are consistently operated at peak efficiency.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Performs programming of the plant’s programmable control systems and provides maintenance, documentation, and improvements for computerized process systems.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Performs performance testing and measurements on production equipment.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Maintains equipment performance records, including wear part life history. </span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Provides technical support to the Production Department in achieving its objectives of maximizing plant production of quality-controlled cement in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. </span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Optimizes process areas by testing, data gathering, sampling, and the application of in-house expertise to provide progressive solutions to enable continual improvement in all aspects of the production process.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. </span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>To succeed in this position, you will need:</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum 4 year/Bachelors Degree in mechanical, chemical engineering, or related field</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of 6 years experience in a similar or related position.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of pyro-processing, thermodynamics, heat transfer, airflow, and related principles.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of PLC systems and instrumentation techniques and guidelines. </span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work from general policies and objectives.</span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to refer to supervisor when clarification or interpretation of the organizational policy is in question.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What’s next for you?</strong> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. </em></span></span></p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>What CRH Offers You</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Highly competitive base pay</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Group retirement savings program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Health and wellness programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u>About CRH</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! </span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">EOE/Vet/Disability</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.</span></p> </div> <p style="text-align:center"> </p>