Cement Development Engineer Program (Chemical Engineering) - Midlothian, TX 1

Ash Grove Cement Company - Louisville, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Louisville, NE

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Cement Development Engineer (CDE) position at Ash Grove Cement is a learning and training role designed for recent graduates in Chemical Engineering. The CDE will develop leadership, technical, and organizational skills while rotating through various departments within a manufacturing facility. This role includes mentorship, training courses, and hands-on experience in cement manufacturing processes, aiming to improve operational efficiencies and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Develop an understanding of the cement manufacturing process and propose changes to improve operating costs, efficiencies, environmental impact, and product quality.
• Participate in process activities within various manufacturing departments including quarry, production, maintenance, shipping, environmental, safety, and quality.
• Complete training in operational support functions such as Human Resources, Finance, and Management.
• Participate in process engineering activities such as mass and heat balances, air flows, circuit efficiency studies, and related testing.
• Participate in maintenance engineering activities including equipment inspection, preventative maintenance, reliability engineering, and capital projects.
• Participate in electrical and automation engineering activities such as programming of PLC and DCS systems, and energy efficiency studies.
• Undertake performance testing and measurements on production equipment.
• Complete training matrix and additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA or above preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Co-op/internship experience is a plus.
• Previous work experience is preferred, but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of the organization and reporting responsibilities within a typical plant environment.
• Dealing with the public, regulatory community, vendors, customers, and off-hour demands in continuous process industries.
• Develop safe work habits, leadership skills, effective communication, professional working, budgeting, and cost control.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion