Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Graymont is seeking a Process Engineer to play a key role in supporting our lime and limestone and manufacturing operations. This position will focus on process optimization, safety and innovation while contributing the development and implementation of advanced technologies within our Low Carbon Cementitious Solutions (LCCS) initiatives. Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will drive continuous improvement efforts, support project execution, enhance product quality and environmental compliance, and ensure alignment with industry best practices across all Graymont operations.

Responsibilities

Safety & Leadership

• Champion safety as a core value across all operations.
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate cultural and technical change aligned with continuous improvement and other strategic initiatives.

Process Optimization & Technical Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues in lime, limestone, and LCCS manufacturing, handling and shipping processes.
• Support equipment selection, layout design, and commissioning activities.
• Conduct heat and mass balances using tools such as pitot tubes, gas analyzers, and magnehelic gauges.
• Develop and monitor various operations KPIs and conduct process audits.
• Collaborate with plant personnel, remote operations, contractors, and technical teams to implement innovative solutions.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Work with cross-functional teams (local & remote), including HSE to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Understand combustion practices and emissions limits and other regulatory requirements.

Project & Innovation Support

• Develop scopes of work and assist in permitting activities.
• Record and share process updates and best practices.
• Stay informed of technological advancements in lime, cement, and related industries.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering and or a related field.

Professional Experience: Minimum of 4 years in lime, cement, industrial minerals, or other heavy industrial sectors.

Technical Requirements:

• Strong understanding of pyro-processing, process control systems, and instrumentation.
• Proficient in performing heat and mass balance calculations to support process optimization and performance analysis.
• Well-versed in MS Suite, including Excel and Word.

Relevant Experience: Project management and plant commissioning experience.

Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel regularly throughout the U.S. and Canada (up to 50%).

Language Skills: English fluency required; proficiency in French or Spanish considered an asset.

Who You Are

Effective Communicator: You are an active listener who can communicate effectively with different audiences in diverse situations.

Self-Starter and Collaborative Team Member: You are able to work effectively as an individual contributor and within a high-performance team environment.

Effective Time-Management: You effectively prioritize tasks and manage your time to ensure deadlines are met.

Problem Solving: You love immersing yourself in difficult technical problems and coming up with solutions that work. You think outside the box and use your experience and intuition to identify when such solutions are realistic.

Drive for Results: You set high standards and consistently work toward achieving goals, staying focused on delivering quality outcomes and exceeding expectations.

Who We Are

Founded in 1948, Graymont is a trusted global leader in essential calcium-based solutions. Professionally managed and family-owned, we proudly serve a wide range of markets, customers, and communities throughout North America and Asia Pacific. Graymont is also the strategic partner of Grupo Calidra, the largest lime producer in Latin America.

Graymont's strategy is anchored in its strong commitment to its core values of integrity, respect, teamwork, innovation, excellence, accountability, and long-term perspective. Central to our philosophy is a long-term approach to our business, built on a solid commitment to sustainable growth and focus on decarbonization, all of which is embodied in our mission statement: Contributing to a decarbonized world by providing essential lime and limestone solutions.