About Irish Cement
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 in Platin (approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth) and another in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses advanced, energy‑efficient technology to create high‑quality cements to the highest Irish and international standards.
Country: Ireland
City: Drogheda
Req ID: 522213
Job Type: Full Time
Position Summary
Irish Cement Limited is seeking to recruit a Chemical Engineer to join its Production Process team. The successful candidate will be based in Platin Works, Drogheda, Co. Louth and will report to the Production Manager.
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.
Additional Duties
Assist with projects and process improvement assignments
Direct contractors on specific jobs or projects
Assist with kiln overhauls, project startups and commissioning
Resolve manufacturing problems and implement improvement programs
Prepare and maintain documented manuals/processes
The above list is not exhaustive. The successful candidate will perform duties as necessary to meet the changing role and the overall business objectives of the Company.
Qualifications
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
About CRH
This vacancy provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the CRH group, a leading provider of building materials solutions. CRH operates in 28 countries with 78,500 employees at 3,390 locations. The company is a Fortune 500 firm listed on the NYSE and LSE, with strong ESG performance.
More Information
Visit www.irishcement.ie/careers for more information.
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