Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c.
€1.6 billion PA.
We operate two cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.
Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.
We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.
Overview We are currently seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join our team at Breedon Cement, Kinnegad.
As a Chemical Process Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the production team in overseeing production and production-related projects on-site, with a focus on optimizing the sustainability of our processes.
We are seeking a highly motivated Chemical Engineer with technical knowledge in cement manufacturing to join our fast-growing company and play a key role in our mission to become a global leader for sustainability in the building materials industry.
As the Chemical Engineer, you will lead and shape the production development process, drawing on your expertise and experience to drive innovation and ensure our continued success.
Key Responsibilities Monitoring process KPIs and evaluating operations to identify areas for improvement in production cost and quality.
Conducting feasibility studies on improvement projects and providing recommendations to senior management.
Regularly evaluating process performance against recognised benchmarks, including equipment reliability, fuel consumption, electrical efficiencies, and quality control.
Ensuring the timely and accurate submission of specified reports.
Collaborating with the Process Team on a regular basis to identify process improvement opportunities.
Developing and utilizing expertise in various areas, including cement manufacturing technology, grinding and milling systems, cement kiln process chemistry, cement quality control, and cement kiln pyro-processing to positively impact business performance.
Liaising with consultants to resolve technical issues where necessary.
Skills, Knowledge