Process Engineer

Join a dynamic team as a Process Engineer at our manufacturing facility, where you will work closely with the quarry and mines. This role requires hands-on involvement in a fast-paced environment that can be dusty and hot at times. Primary responsibilities include collecting and organizing data while actively engaging in fieldwork and the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise, and participate in process flow studies for all production systems.
• Plan, design, coordinate, and schedule process-flow improvement projects.
• Train and support plant personnel in process flow activities.
• Collaborate with Night Plant Supervisors, Maintenance Planner, and Automation Engineer to address process flow concerns and minimize downtimes.
• Develop and implement regular system flow analysis programs.
• Prepare process flow materials and services contracts.
• Analyze equipment shutdowns and recommend operational and control changes, following up on implementation.
• Ensure adherence to plant rules for conduct, health, safety, and environmental issues by supervised personnel.
• Administer disciplinary actions for violations as needed.
• Be on-call for routine and emergency plant needs, and fill in for the Production Manager as necessary.
• Conduct or attend weekly safety meetings and inspect the department daily for unsafe conditions.
• Supervise contractors on production department projects and maintain records of costs on process control project work.
• Ensure work orders required by operations and safety inspections are provided to the Maintenance planner.

Essential Skills

• Process improvement and engineering skills.
• Ability to analyze field data and identify problems and solutions.
• Engineering degree required; Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal and consensus-building skills.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and data collection.
• Project management experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience in mechanical tasks.
• Solid computer skills.
• Familiarity with environmental, safety, and health policies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the cement industry preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with operational aspects of the cement industry.
• Physical dexterity and strength required for lifting heavy objects.
• Ability to move through confined spaces.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both office and field settings, with an approximate 50/50 split. The field environment can be hot, dusty, and noisy.

Safety is a priority, and adherence to safety protocols is required.

The facility supports career growth with opportunities for internal advancement, competitive benefits, and a supportive corporate culture.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

401k, health, dental, vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Festus,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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