<img class="decoded" style="height:150.0px;width:700.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/d76be618-3d16-4039-bc13-8.jpg"> Country: Ireland City: Req ID: 522213 Job Type: Full Time About Irish Cement Irish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 85 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high-quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards. Irish Cement Limited is seeking to recruit a Chemical Engineer to join its Production Process team. The successful candidate will be based in Platin Works, Drogheda, Co. Louth and will report to the Production Manager. Purpose: The key responsibilities of the position are to provide technical assistance primarily for the production, but also for the maintenance departments, including but not limited to: <ul style="margin-top:0.05pt;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> <li style="margin:0.05pt 0.0cm 0.0cm 6.6px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.0667px;color:black">Crushing and grinding (comminution) equipment</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 5.95pt 0.0cm 6.6667px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Process performance including heat transfer applications, material/mass balances and process design</li> <li style="line-height:13.95pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 6.6px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.0667px;color:black">Kiln Performance and Quality control issues</li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 0.0cm 0.0cm 6.6px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.0667px;color:black">Performance Monitoring and continuous process improvement</li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 0.0cm 0.0cm 6.6px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.0667px;color:black">Relevant Health and Safety issues</li> </ul> The role requires a strong technical background to interact with various departments at all stages of the production process. Other Duties are as follows: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 6.6px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.0667px;color:black">Assist with projects and process improvement assignments</li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 0.0cm 0.0cm 6.6px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.0667px;color:black">Responsible for directing contractors on specific jobs or projects</li> <li style="line-height:13.95pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 6.6px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.0667px;color:black">Assist with kiln overhauls, project startups and commissioning</li> <li style="line-height:13.95pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 6.6px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.0667px;color:black">Resolve manufacturing problems and implementation of improvement programs</li> <li style="margin:0.05pt 0.0cm 0.0cm 6.6px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.0667px;color:black">Assist in the preparation and maintenance of documented manuals/processes</li> </ul> The above list is not exhaustive. The successful candidate will be expected to perform duties as necessitated by the changing role and the overall business objectives of the Company. Candidates should ideally possess: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 10.25pt 0.0cm 6.6667px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">A minimum of 3-4 years relevant experience in industry, together with a degree or similar qualification in a Chemical Engineering related discipline</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 6.6px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.0667px;color:black">Excellent communication and relationship building skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 6.6px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-indent:0.0667px;color:black">Proven technical skills and business acumen</li> <li style="margin:1.85pt 5.65pt 1.0 E-4pt 6.6667px;text-align:justify;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Project management experience and skills</li> </ul> This vacancy provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the CRH group. CRH is a leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE. See <a>www.crh.com</a> for more information. Visit <a>www.irishcement.ie/careers</a> for more information <img class="decoded" style="height:100.0px;width:600.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/b0d331d2-f50d-4647-98df-d.jpg">

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