Senior Process Engineer - Cement

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Senior Process Engineer - Cement

£Very Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire (commutable from Sheffield, Macclesfield, Matlock, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Huddersfield, Oldham, Stockport, Warrington)

Are you a cement process optimisation expert ready to lead innovation, boost efficiency, and support decarbonisation at one of the UK's most technically advanced cement plants? Do you have cement industry experience gained in the UK or Europe?

We're hiring a Senior Process Engineer for a nationally significant cement facility located near Buxton, Derbyshire. The site features a state-of-the-art pre-calciner kiln, automated sampling, and advanced digital control system. This is a strategic role with strong progression potential and a chance to drive performance and sustainability at scale.

The Role:

  • You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering, production, and quality teams to:
  • Optimise kiln and clinker performance, reduce heat and power consumption
  • Lead initiatives to boost alternative fuel substitution (e.g. SRF, MBM)
  • Support decarbonisation and emissions targets in line with net-zero goals
  • Contribute to a multi-year CAPEX and plant debottlenecking programmes
  • Use real-time data from DCS, PI systems, and PXP (FLS expert systems) to analyse plant performance
  • Prepare for the integration of AI-driven predictive control technologies
  • Engage in technical audits and cross-site knowledge sharing
  • Play a key role in future projects like carbon capture, calcined clays, and low-clinker cement innovation

    Requirements:
  • Degree-qualified in chemical engineering, materials science, or a related field
  • Minimum 5 years of cement process experience in a continuous, high-output environment
  • Skilled in kiln operations, clinker quality management, and process data analytics
  • Familiar with emissions targets, sustainability metrics, and energy efficiency initiatives
  • Hands-on experience with DCS/PI/PXP platforms; SCADA or model predictive control is a plus
  • Strong ownership mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
  • Collaborative approach with leadership potential

    Salary & Benefits:
  • £Very Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Annual bonus and private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • Relocation support and visa sponsorship may be considered for UK/EU nationals only
  • Full support for IChemE chartership

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