Mill Engineer I

Summary

• [Company] is one of the world's largest suppliers of heavy building materials to the construction industry. We produce aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed and precast concrete, asphalt, cement and cement-related materials and a range of building products including concrete pipes, concrete pavers, tiles and clay bricks.
• We are part of the[Company] , which employs 53,000 people across five continents and has leading positions in concrete and heavy building products and is the global leader in aggregates.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the raw and finish mills department.
• Review and analyze operational data to evaluate and recommend changes for efficient and continuous operation.
• Ensures management is aware of trends and operational issues in a timely manner and is responsible for communicating proposed solutions.
• Leads daily consultation with the Mill Supervisor to discuss and evaluate performance and the resulting impact on overall production.
• Facilitates operational approach to ensure production goals are met on a daily basis.
• Provide technical expertise to diagnose delays in operations, leading the efforts to remedy problems by taking appropriate actions to restore correct operating procedures.
• Advise management and operations staff on necessary adjustments and changes to protocols to minimize future incidents.
• Responsible for the implementation of corrective action.
• Collaborates with the plant Quality Control Department to meet product specifications and production goals.
• Participates and drives projects and communicates maintenance requirements with the plant Maintenance Department.
• Directs material handling maintenance projects.
• Analyzes and interprets raw and finish grind data for other departments as required.
• Ensure maximum utilization and performance of all raw and finish mill equipment at the lowest costs.
• Responsible for cost control as well as achieving the maintenance and production cost targets in the Mill department.
• Ensure compliance with plant policies & procedures, safety, environmental, state and federal process regulations.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of mill and grinding systems.
• Participate in Total Quality management processes.
• Participate in the Department on call schedule.
• Administers Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ensure cost reduction efforts are met consistent with the strategic plan.

Skills & Qualifications

• College degree in an engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years’ experience in cement manufacturing or completion of the EIT program
• Working knowledge and technical competency in the cement manufacturing process, with emphasis in the Semi Finish, Finish and Raw Milling areas.
• Detailed knowledge about process equipment interlocking.
• Significant knowledge of chemistry of raw mix, clinker and cement.
• Proficient in use of mechanical systems, control systems and diagnostic skills.
• Prior project management experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership and effective communication skills.
• Ability to set and administer clear operating and production targets.
• Ability to make timely, critical decisions, often under conditions of uncertainty and stress.
• Proficient with window based PC software programs. SAP experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to interact as a team member in a Total Quality environment.