Cement Process Engineer

About the position

The Cement Additives Process Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving business growth and profitability through strategic technical support and contribution to the sales process. This position is tasked with providing technical support and expertise of the cement manufacturing process to our cement additive sales team and customers. Proficiency in this role requires exceptional cement manufacturing, analytical, and communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with internal teams at Euclid Chemical and build strong, lasting relationships with external cement customers - both active and potential customers. This is a remote position, with Euclid Chemical's main campus located in Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical ambassador for the Euclid Chemical cement additive sales team.
• Provide feedback and troubleshooting information for customers.
• Act as a technical expert on the latest cement manufacturing technologies, equipment, and best practices.
• Deliver customer support through industrial trials, mill audits, special projects, data analysis, and detailed reporting.
• Compile and analyze industrial trial process data, and prepare detailed reports providing conclusions and action items.
• Keep thorough and updated records of activity history with active and potential cement additive customers.
• Design and execute plant industrial trials and mill audits.
• Maintain and operate portable pump equipment inventory for industrial trials.
• Collaborate with the Cement Additives Technical Manager and Cement Lab Manager to develop new products and enhance existing lines.
• Work collaboratively with the Cement Additives Lab team in the development and improvement of laboratory ball mill methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical or mechanical) or chemistry - master's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cement manufacturing process control or quality management.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of cement manufacturing, cement chemistry, and raw and finish mill circuit operation.
• Basic understanding of cement additives chemistries.
• Ability to interpret lab outputs (e.g., XRD, clinker microscopy, isothermal calorimetry, and physical test results).
• Proficiency with cement standards (ASTM, CSA, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of milling equipment, particle classifiers, circuit configurations, and pyro processes.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office computer software: Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Basic knowledge of MS Outlook, Teams, Edge Internet Browser.
• Knowledge of industry trends, including low clinker content cement production and co-grinding with alternative materials.
• Data analysis and report writing skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• 401k with company match
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Vacation and holiday time
• A company vehicle or car allowance