Are you an experienced and dynamic Process Engineer looking for your next position?We are currently looking for a Process Engineer at our Tunstead plant in Buxton. As the successful Process Engineer, you will be responsible for focusing on plant performance to enable the plant to achieve its health, safety, environment, quality and performance objectives.You will maintain high safety standards, effectively coaching and challenging others to work safely whilst monitoring key process parameters, identifying actions to solve deviations from targets. You will conduct day to day and longer-term measurements and investigations to improve performance and optimise plant operations, alongside implementing systems, tools and procedures to optimise the production process. You will support and where appropriate lead, multidisciplinary teams, projects, Plant Improvement Plans (PIP) and other initiatives to meet business targets.Main ResponsibilitiesAs the successful Process Engineer, you will report to the Optimisation & Quality Manager and will be responsible for tracking key process parameters used to optimise performance as well as processing data, regularly monitoring the parameters relating to plant operation. On a day to day basis, duties and responsibilities of the Process Engineer will include (not exhaustive):Conducting process studies/audits and generating reports as required to identify improvements and cost saving opportunitiesMaking recommendations for modifications on various control parameters and processesEnsuring process checks are scheduled and completed as per departmental objectivesCarrying out appropriate laboratory sampling and testing proceduresIdentifying power reduction projects and continually improving and optimising the plant to reduce power, striving to achieve the lowest possible power consumption Optimising fuel consumption and prioritising the increased use of alternative fuels and alternative raw materialsBe the site “expert” in process related issuesDefining instructions and procedures concerning process key parameters, informing and training operational staff and advising on plant operating techniquesLiaising with the Central Industrial Performance team regarding process issuesDeveloping IT tools to facilitate process managementMaintaining and improving Health Safety and Environmental standards Providing process engineering input to capital projects Maintaining positive relations with all Plant stakeholdersPlant operations are 365 days, 24/7 and the role requires flexibility to ensure effective running of the plant. This may involve night working, weekend and Bank holidays and being on call if necessary.The Ideal CandidateThe ideal Process Engineer will have experience within a similar role, with a Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent.The ideal Process Engineer will also possess the following:IChemE associate (working towards or willing to attain chartered engineering status)Experience in Safety and Environmental laws and regulations with high safety standards and a wide knowledge of Health and Safety management techniquesProven experience in process engineering (preferably the cement industry) or other relevant industryGeneral knowledge in physics, chemistry, thermodynamics and IT.Good knowledge of process control methods and statistical methods for troubleshooting. The role is based at our Tunstead cement plant in Buxton, Derbyshire. The site is easily accessible from Macclesfield, Sheffield, Matlock, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Huddersfield, Oldham, Stockport, Warrington and the surrounding areas.At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.Why UsAlong with the role of Process Engineer, we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and MenopauseTraining and development opportunities Interested? Why not click here to find out more? Go on… are you ready to build your future? Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.@Tarmac @Tarmaccareers #Tarmac #Tarmaccareers #Cement #Cementplant #Engineering