Job Description

Position Mission: Initiate and lead the effective process optimization efforts for all parts of the plant.

• Directly responsible for the plant physical measurements on demand: Flow, pressure, temperature, gas analysis, among others.
• Monitor the weekly performance of the kiln heat consumption, assist control room operators, and troubleshoot issues focusing on raw mill operations.
• Effectively communicate the technical evaluation to the process/production / Maintenance groups.
• Support for the use of new raw materials or the substitution of alternative fuels in the process.
• Request and follow up spare parts for the main kiln outage: Burner, TA Damper, and kiln cast steel.
• Conduct process audits on operational systems (crusher, PH tower, coal mill, cooler systems) as set by the process coordinator.
• Coordinate to grab samples during kiln or pre-heater buildups. Report results on time.
• Understand and utilization of PI or SAP system for collecting data. Supporting production support specialists during the survey day.
• Lead burner alignment activities, grinding media loading, ammonia system service, natural gas & grinding aid testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• A bachelor's degree in a technical/engineering area is required. A Chemical Engineer is highly desired. 
• 5 years of experience. 
• A cement plant is preferred, and an industrial process is required.
• Manufacturing equipment. 

Physical Work and Environmental Exposure:

• Plant 50% of the time. Extreme heat, cold, noise, vibrations, and dust.
• Office 50% of the time.
• Physical (Flow measurements) Up to 50 lbs

Drake Cement and its sister location—the Tehachapi Cement Plant in California—form the cement unit of UNACEM North America. Together, they create a single, integrated business with an expansive market in the Southwest United States. Why choose UNA? Competitive Wages and Excellent Benefits: We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, to ensure your peace of mind while on the job. 401k and Company Matching: Our 401k plus company matching will help you build wealth and hit your retirement goals. Health Savings Account (HSA): An HSA allows you to care for your health and save money. Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays: We understand the importance of work-life balance. Our paid time off and paid holidays allow you to spend time with your loved ones stress-free. Diversity and Equal Opportunity: We promote workplace diversity by ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity. Community Involvement: Drake is deeply involved in our communities and allows employees to volunteer for great causes. Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support our employees who have demonstrated excellent performance by qualifying them for the Drake Tuition Reimbursement Program. Safety: Safety is one of our core values. We lead by example and look out for one another. Join us at UNA and be a part of a more considerable manufacturing effort with over 100 years of history and a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. We have some fantastic jobs lined up to help you grow with us!

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