- Ensure that plant and equipment is operated safely within target control parameters
- Ensure efficient operation of process equipment, developing and implementing process improvement initiatives
- Measure and report on critical control parameters both in the field and remotely
- Troubleshoot process problems to identify effective solutions and action accordingly
- Provide technical support, information and recommendations to engineering, maintenance, line management and production operations
- Provide technical input for capital projects, equipment and plant upgrade selection and evaluation
- Identify and communicate trends and issues in a timely manner with proposed solutions
- Work closely with control room personnel to provide both guidance and direction or make process interventions as necessary to meet targets
- Use statistical process control to measure, understand and reduce process variability
- Provide regular updates to operations team and report on plant status and performance
- Update target control parameters to optimise operations and improve output through the results of detailed data analysis
- Monitor clinker, lime and cement chemistry trends, taking corrective action if necessary
- Investigate process upsets to determine root cause, make and implement recommendations
- Conduct and report on daily field inspections of the plant and daily thermography scans
- Ensure the successful execution of process trials
- Bachelor of Chemical Engineering or equivalent with experience as a Process Engineer in the cement industry including clinker kiln process optimisation is essential
- High safety awareness and demonstrable commitment to safe operations
- Proven experience optimising production performance within the cementitious industry
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing process technology improvement initiatives
- Possess high energy and positive 'can do' attitude traits, taking pride in delivering results
- Good communication skills - written and verbal including effective report writing abilities
- Ability to interact and develop good relations with all teams across the plant
- Proven willingness to lead by example and do the hard yards to get results
- Join the team at Australia's largest cement plant
- Impact and have the ability to improve production through optimisation and improvement projects
- Stable, long term operations in key regional lifestyle location (coastal location)
- Join an organisation where you can make a difference at our largest operations
- Benefits that include novated leasing, product discounts, EAP program and 12 weeks paid parental leave
Production Engineer - Gladstone Central, Australia - Cement Australia
Description
About the role:
As Production Engineer you will:
About you:
Why Work for Cement Australia?
About us:
An icon of the Australian cement industry, Cement Australia is the nation's leading supplier of cementitious products and services.
Whilst cement is in the name, the business portfolio is diverse, comprising a series of heavy industrial manufacturing operations, coal and limestone mines, bulk distribution transport fleet, rail and shipping interactions and hazardous waste treatment and alternative fuel production (Geocycle).
As an organisation, we offer our employees work-life balance, a close-knit and collaborative team whilst providing you with the tools and opportunity to make your mark. Our vision is to create a safe, healthy, productive and sustainable business and we are looking for like-minded professionals who align with our company values.
Additional information:
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and a background check. Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity employer and open to residents of Australia with valid working rights.
Build your dream career and lifestyle with Australia's largest and most respected cement manufacturer and innovator.