Environmental Cement Engineering Technician - Mississauga, ON

Job ID:  503509

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Cement Engineering Technician

Reports to: Environmental Manager

Shift: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: 

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 

• Pension Plan  

• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays  

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

Summary: 

The Cement Engineering Technician is responsible for support with different operational activities at the Ash Grove Mississauga Cement Plant. The position is required to be on site. Selected candidates will be assigned to a department based on skill sets and business needs. Departments include: Production, Process, Maintenance, Environment and Quality. Cement Technicians who excel will be strongly considered for permanent employment. 

 What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Support shut-down maintenance activities by acting as confined space entry monitor two days a week
• Administrative tasks as required by the department, such as PO’s, SAP requests, PR’s, etc.
• Complete field inspections
• Support projects related to environmental compliance and improvement such as Housekeeping and 5S
• Contribute to sustainable operations and greenhouse gas reduction targets
• Test and audit plant systems
• Conduct data analysis and prepare written reports
• Assist in the development of operational and maintenance procedures, ensure sufficient communication across all shift teams
• Analyze operating system and production data for efficiencies
• Prepare cost-benefit analyses
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

• 0+ years experience, new graduates welcome.
• Post Secondary Education
• Preferred disciplines include: Engineering Technician, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Proficient computer skills, experience with MS Excel and/or SAP a plus

Core Competencies

• Adaptable and able to learn; work effectively with changing priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical & problem-solving skills; able to generate and optimize solutions in a timely manner
• Project management skills
• Teamwork; able to collaborate with other departments to achieve goals
• Innovative; champion new ideas and continually seek better ways 
• Performance driven; strong commitment to achieving goals.

Physical Requirements

The job has a lot of variety and is not routine. Cement techs will be required to work outside, at heights, warm temperatures, and at times around and over water, in dusty environments and confined spaces. The position will be predominantly day shift, but incumbent will be required to work shifts or weekends as necessary.

 Work Environment

• This position is based across the plant.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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