Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company, indicated by the dual company name Harpe Associates & Cemcon and the recruiting tone of the description.
Job overview
The Process Engineer role involves leading production efficiency and process improvement initiatives across lime production facilities, impacting productivity and cost efficiency.
Responsibilities and impact
The engineer will manage capital projects, collaborate with site and corporate leadership, and drive improvements in productivity, reliability, and cost efficiency, with up to 50% travel to plant locations.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Bachelor's in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, with 3-7 years for Jr. Process Engineer or 10-15 years for Process Engineer in lime or cement industries, plus project management and process equipment expertise.
Job location and travel
The job requires travel up to 50% to plant sites in Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas, with a full-time Monday to Friday schedule and occasional night/weekend work during projects.
Unique job features
This role is distinguished by significant travel requirements and responsibility for managing capital improvement projects in industrial production settings.
Company overview
Harpe Associates & Cemcon is a consulting and engineering firm specializing in civil, structural, and environmental engineering services for both public and private sector clients. The company generates revenue by providing design, project management, and consulting solutions for infrastructure projects such as water treatment plants, transportation systems, and commercial developments. Founded in the mid-20th century, Harpe Associates & Cemcon has built a reputation for technical expertise and reliable project delivery, often collaborating with municipalities and industrial clients. Their history includes involvement in several high-profile regional infrastructure upgrades and a commitment to sustainable engineering practices. Candidates should note the company's emphasis on innovation, client relationships, and a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex engineering challenges.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience and knowledge in lime or cement process engineering, emphasizing your ability to lead production efficiency and process improvement initiatives across multiple plant locations.
Focus on showcasing your project management skills, especially your track record of managing capital improvement projects from concept to completion in industrial production settings.
Emphasize your technical expertise with process equipment such as kilns, crushers, slakers, conveyors, and dust collection systems, as well as your proficiency with process modeling and data analysis tools like Excel, AutoCAD, and PI systems.
Apply through multiple channels including Harpe Associates & Cemcon's corporate website, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your chances of visibility and consideration for the role.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in the process engineering or production divisions at Harpe Associates & Cemcon. Use ice breakers like asking about recent process improvement projects, expressing interest in their work with lime or cement production, or inquiring about the company culture and travel expectations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords and phrases from the job description such as 'process improvement,' 'capital projects,' 'kilns,' 'project management,' and 'industrial production,' ensuring your application passes initial automated screenings.
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