RESPECT to people, COURAGE to be pioneers and raise the bar, and always demonstrating INTEGRITY and authenticity. Do these core values align with yours? If so, Lhoist North America may be the place for you! We are a company that believes our people make it happen and rewards talent by offering opportunities to further develop your knowledge and interests. Within our organization, we offer safety first environments, collaboration across teams, diverse and inclusive workspaces all while challenging each other to grow.
POSITION SUMMARY: To challenge and develop process mastery and energy efficiency in our plants by leading technical & operational advancements that contribute to reducing operating costs while enhancing product quality and ensuring environment compliance. Direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, controlling, integrating and completing process engineering projects within area of responsibility. Provide technical support to plant personnel on new and existing processes and be a resource for information for the design and installation of process equipment applicable to the lime / minerals manufacturing processes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, structural, civil or chemical engineering preferred.

PREFFERED EDUCATION:

• BS in Engineering

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2-5+ years process engineering

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:

• Lime, cement or minerals industry process experience preferred.
  Lhoist North America offers a very competitive salary package that includes but is not limited to comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with Lhoist North America 401K retirement savings options, which include an employer match. Lhoist North America also recognizes the importance of continuing education by offering Educational Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and professional growth.
  Here at Lhoist North America, we are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these protected characteristics. We encourage applications from all individuals and strongly support an inclusive workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for everyone, and we are committed to treating everyone with respect at all times. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment

Provide technical support and direction to the operations in solving equipment and process problems

• Lead process audits including heat and mass balance measurements and calculations to identify improvement opportunities
• Lead studies on raw materials and fuels to determine and evaluate potential improvements and impact on quality and efficiency
• Identify process/production limitations and sources of waste in the process and define corrective actions.
• Conduct fan audits to assess efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement

Challenge operations in a constructive manner to improve performance & reduce cost

• Provide facts & data for evaluating system improvement opportunities.
• Assist with implementation of system improvements & projects.
• Contribute to optimization of plant fuel and power consumption and cost.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

In collaboration with Group, set technical standards and bring innovation to the business

• Develop Standard Operating Procedures / manuals for key manufacturing processes
• Develop and present technical training
• Facilitate trials and production of new products
• Establish baseline & process limits (benchmarking) for major equipment

Provide expertise in environmental technologies and safe operation of equipment to ensure the business maintains its license to operate

• Contribute to the safe operation of equipment by ensuring equipment alarm limits are properly set for critical parameters
• Support plants with operation of equipment in a way to minimize emissions and within permit limits
• Know the main impacts of lime plant operation on environment and the main available abatement technologies: Gas and dust emissions (NOx, SO2, HCl, CO2,HF Heavy metals, organics, etc)
• Define together with the Regional Environmental Manager the process conditions which allow plants to comply with all current and future environmental regulations
• Contribute to preparation of permit applications

Other duties as assigned