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?
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 programme
* 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 cap...