Chemical Process Engineer

• Schedule, supervise and take part in process flow studies for all production systems; plan, design, coordinate and schedule process-flow improvement projects; and train and support plant personnel in process flow activities.
• Work closely with Night Plant Supervisors, Maintenance Planner and Automation Engineer to address process flow concerns, minimizing down times; develop and implement regular system flow analysis programs; and prepare process flow materials and services contracts.
• Analyze equipment shutdowns and make recommendations for operational and control changes, and follow up on implementation of agreed upon changes.
• Ensure adherence to the Company’s plant rules for conduct, health and safety, and environmental issues by supervised personnel; and administer appropriate disciplinary actions for violations.
• On-call for covering plant needs, both routine and emergency needs as required, and fills in for Production Manager as necessary.
• Conduct or attend weekly safety meetings; inspect the department daily for unsafe working conditions and equipment to aid in reducing on-the-job injuries and to eliminate lost time accidents.
• Supervise contractors on production department projects; maintain records of costs on all process control project work.
• Ensure work orders required by operations and safety inspections are provided to Maintenance planner.

• BS in Engineering is required, Chemical Engineering is preferred.

• Two (2) - four (4)years of experience in operations.

• Cement experience is preferred, but not required.

• Familiarity with operational aspects of Cement Industry.

• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build consensus and confidence.

• Self-starter and inquisitive by nature.

• Able to develop long-term solutions for repair and maintenance problems.

• Solid computer skills.

• Working knowledge of Environmental, Safety and Health, and company policies.

• Requires physical dexterity and strength to lift heavy objects and to move through close areas.

• Physical environment is in the plant – dusty, noisy and potentially hazardous.

Sparrow Company