Irish Cement Limited is seeking to recruit a Senior Chemical Engineer to join its Production Process team. The successful candidate will be based in Limerick Works, Castlemungret, Limerick and will report to the Production Manager.
Irish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 85 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high-quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.
Purpose:
The key responsibilities of the position are to provide technical assistance primarily for the production, but also for the maintenance departments, including but not limited to:
- Crushing and grinding (comminution) equipment
- Process performance including heat transfer applications, material/mass balances and process design • Kiln Performance and Quality control issues
- Performance Monitoring and continuous process improvement
- Relevant Health and Safety issues
The role requires a strong technical background to interact with various departments at all stages of the production process.
Other Duties are as follows:
- Assist with projects and process improvement assignments
- Responsible for directing contractors on specific jobs or projects
- Assist with kiln overhauls, project startups and commissioning
- Resolve manufacturing problems and implementation of improvement programs
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of documented manuals/processes
The above list is not exhaustive.
The successful candidate will be expected to perform duties as necessitated by the changing role and the overall business objectives of the Company.
Candidates should ideally possess:
- A minimum of 3-4 years relevant experience in industry, together with a degree or similar qualification in a Chemical Engineering related discipline
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Proven technical skills and business acumen
- Project management experience and skills
Outstanding candidates who do not possess all the above criteria may also be considered. A remuneration package will be provided commensurate with experience
This vacancy provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join a multi-national organisation with possibilities for progression within Irish Cement and the wider CRH group. CRH is headquartered in Ireland and currently operates in 29 countries with over 3,155 locations and employs 73,000 people. www.crh.com
Candidates wishing to be considered for this position can submit a current CV to careers@irishcement.ie entitled “Senior Chemical Engineer Limerick Works”.
Visit www.irishcement.ie for more information
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Chemical Engineer LM