Process Engineer

Lehigh Hanson is seeking a Process Engineer for our Waco, TX location.

Summary

• Lehigh Hanson 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 HeidelbergCement Group , 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

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Kiln Pyro Process, raw materials, fuel preparation, Raw Mill system and the Finish Mill systems.
• Review and analyze operations 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 interaction with the Plant Manager and Shift Supervisors to discuss and evaluate kiln performance, finish mill performance, raw mill performance and the resulting impact on overall production.
• Facilitates operational approach to ensure production goals are met on a daily basis.
• Performs routine process measurements and calculations leading to process optimization.
• 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 driving the implementation of corrective action
• Collaborates with the plant Quality Control Department to meet product specifications and productions goals.
• Participates in Department on call schedule
• Understands and administers Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ensure cost reduction efforts are consistent with the strategic plan.
• Responsible for cost control as well as achieving the maintenance and production cost targets in the kiln and finish grinding department.
• Ensure compliance with plant policies & procedures, safety, environmental, state and federal process regulations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline is required
• Minimum 3-5 years professional experience in cement manufacturing or related industry or completion of the EIT program
• Solid understanding of chemistry of raw mix, clinker and cement
• Working knowledge and technical competency in the cement manufacturing process, with emphasis in the Kiln, Preheater, RM, CM, and Finish Grinding systems
• Knowledge in refractory and refractory repairs/installations
• Detailed knowledge about process loop tuning and optimization
• Proven strong leadership skills.
• Prior Project Management experience is a plus
• Knowledge of State/county regulations
• Good investment market pricing knowledge and cost awareness
• Proficient with Window based PC software programs, SAP experience is a plus
• Ability to make timely, critical decisions, often under conditions of uncertainty and stress.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations and guidelines
• Effective time management skills
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to operate in both a team oriented environment and autonomously