Senior Chemical Engineer – Limerick
Location: Limerick (Onsite)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm, Friday 8:00am–3:30pm
Salary: €65,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent, full-time
Reports to: Production Manager
About the Company
Join a long-established and highly respected manufacturing company that produces essential building materials to world‑class standards. This is a hands‑on, technically challenging role offering strong career development potential and a clear path toward leadership in the years ahead.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Chemical Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimising production performance. You’ll monitor process chemistry, support plant operations, and implement improvements that enhance both product quality and process efficiency.
This position is ideal for a technically minded and ambitious engineer seeking long‑term progression into Production Management.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide day‑to‑day technical support to production and maintenance teams.
* Monitor and optimise chemical and process parameters to ensure consistent, high‑quality output.
* Analyse process performance, including heat transfer, mass balance, and system efficiency.
* Support kiln operations, quality control, and troubleshooting activities.
* Lead or contribute to process improvement, optimisation, and commissioning projects.
* Manage contractors during specific projects and plant shutdowns.
* Uphold and promote high standards in health, safety, and environmental performance.
What You’ll Bring
* Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
* 3–4+ years of relevant industrial experience — ideally within cement, minerals, process, or heavy manufacturing environments.
* Strong analytical and technical problem‑solving skills.
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational abilities.
* Proven project management capability.
* Drive and ambition to develop into a future leadership role.
Why Join
This is a stable and progressive opportunity within a global manufacturing group, offering long‑term career growth and professional development. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with advanced production technologies and continuous improvement initiatives while working alongside a skilled and supportive engineering team.
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