Process Engineer (Mills) at Lafarge Cement

Within the framework of the plant's production objectives and methods, and the quality objectives, this role involves implementing systems/tools/procedures to optimize production, improve processes and quality, introduce better tools, and reduce costs. It also requires leading continuous performance optimisation teams, through involvement in projects or problem solving with the assistance of a more experienced engineer.

Responsibilities

• Continuously analyse equipment/system performance (e.g. specific electrical and thermal energy consumption, refractory consumption) and propose solutions to achieve budget
• Implement tools and procedures for continuous process improvements
• Promote the increased use of AFR (Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials), provide comprehensive technical expertise to evaluate AFR with respect to their impact on the process, develop and implement solutions to eliminate/reduce impact of AFR on the process operation
• Cooperate at design of new systems/equipment and modifications of existing systems/equipment. Conduct economic and operational feasibility studies on proposed modifications and/or additions. Commission and de-bottleneck new installations
• Ensure the safety of processes and ensure environmental and OH&S compliance
• Develop standard operating procedures and targets. Supervise operation personnel to apply them consistently
• Is responsible for all planning processes within his area (BP, PMP, FP, budget, etc.)
• Monitor the performance and optimize the operation of Expert Optimizer – if installed
• Carry out benchmarking studies. Make conclusions and recommendations
• Train and coach operation personnel to develop comprehensive process knowledge throughout the plant
• Communicate activities within the plant and within Holcim through regular, high-quality verbal and written communications
• Perform the required works within a well-defined work planning
• Sequential intervention
• Prepare written and oral reports on the work undertaken in a clear and concise manner

Required skills

• Good knowledge of physico-chemical products and relevant parameters and standards applicable to cement manufacturing
• Good knowledge of statistical process control methods and experimental design
• Good knowledge of project management methods

Experience

• 3 to 5 years’ experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical engineering)