Cement Development Engineer Program (Chemical Engineering) - Sumterville, FL

CRH Americas - Coleman, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Coleman, FL

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Cement Development Engineer (CDE) position at Ash Grove Cement is a learning and training role designed to develop leadership, technical, and organizational skills within a manufacturing facility. The CDE will engage in various job functions, receive mentorship, and participate in training courses while rotating through different departments to gain comprehensive knowledge of the cement manufacturing process and industry.

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.
• Engage 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 develop safe work habits, leadership skills, effective communication, and professional networking.

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.

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