Process Engineer

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Process Engineer

Requisition ID: 6514

Location:

Brookfield, Nova Scotia, CA, B0N 1C0

Pay Type: Salary

WHO IS LAFARGE?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Objective

The primary objective of the Process Engineer is providing technical support to improve and maintain the performance of the plant operations through process and quality data analysis, field measurements, equipment inspections, improvement projects and providing technical recommendations. As part of the Production/Process Department, he/she continually strives to support the plant’s current and long-term goals in order to move the plant towards great performance with the objective of manufacturing the high quality cement that meet customer demands respecting the environment.

Responsibilities

Safety:

Assist in the implementation and compliance of Lafarge Safety Program to ensure personnel are working in a safe manner in accordance with policies and procedures. 
Ensures all aspects of their role are executed in a safe manner. Pursues a culture of safety that is best in class with an objective of “zero” injuries or incidents. 
Actively engages with the employees to reinforce safe behaviors, demonstrate overall commitment to safety through the VPCs, involvement in the team based safety and housekeeping activities. 

Production

Working closely with production department: interaction with CROs and field operators, assist production personnel in troubleshooting and solving operation problems, works closely with the automation group in the development and/or modification of the control system.
Optimize the day to day operations of the cement manufacturing process.

Optimization

Process optimization through technical studies, trials, project modifications, process measurements, establishing operating targets and analysis data.
Provide support and manage CRO utilization of Lafarge optimization software and tools to achieve process stability and improve Key Performance Indicators.
Ensure that any changes to the plant's equipment or design are reviewed with the Environment Analyst to ensure that any relevant regulatory requirements are identified and met.
Identify, participate in and/or lead continues improvement projects.

Quality & Environment

Working closely with quality department for raw mix homogeneity improvements, follow up the clinker and cement quality.
Identify and promote behaviors in order to respect the procedures and quality standards.
Be familiar with and support the plant's Environmental Management System including being aware of any specific duties outlined in the program.
Provide support to Environment department with process changes to ensure environmental compliance. 

Maintenance

Working closely with maintenance department for maintenance inspections and improvements.

Equipment Performance

Striving for continuous improvement of equipment performance, reliability, efficiency and effectiveness (as active member of the Process Improvement Team).
Determine areas for significant process improvements and assist with the implementation of such projects

Other Duties

Additional other duties as assigned

Relationships With Others Jobs

Works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Environment teams.

Specific Accountabilities

Safety Performance objective is “Zero”
Optimizing Equipment and process optimization and performance
Contribute to the analysis of equipment breakdown and non-optimal running 
Define and implement improvements to existing process and optimal solutions to process problems
Ensure permanent monitoring of key process and operation parameters & data, inspection of stopped equipment and organize process reviews
Contribute to new technology /new processes /new product development 
Keep track of trials, process activities, solutions tested and process inspections 
Ensure progress in process control loop and automation

Dimensions 

Financial Scope:

Expense Budget: $0 
Capital Budget: $0
Number of subordinates

Direct: 0 employees 
Indirect: 0 employees
Plant annual Capacity:

250,000 tons of cement

Qualification Profile

Education & Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering is required. Other engineering fields (i.e., Geologic, Metallurgical, Electrical, and Industrial) may be considered.
A minimum of 2 years of continuous process industry experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the cement industry is required. Other industry experience may be considered (i.e., pulp/paper, steel, glass, lime, petroleum, and chemical).

Knowledge & Skills

Solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
Experience in a culture that placed strong emphasis on self-sufficiency and service orientation.
Proven ability and analytical approach to problem solving; particularly those of a technical nature.
Familiarity of working with environmental regulations in continuous co-process manufacturing industry is a plus.

Job-Specific Competency Profile (Lominger)

Driving for Results
Functional/Technical Skills
Managing & Measuring Work
Problem Solving
Strategic Agility
Team player 

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. 

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