CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world, employing more than 70,000 people at 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the built environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, all across the world. Each day, millions of people around the world come into contact with our materials and products which help fulfill the basic human need of shelter and the infrastructure we need for our societies to thrive.
Position Overview
Grinding is a key element in the cement manufacturing process. It is a huge cost centre in the cement plant. The role of the Senior Grinding Expert will be to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. He / She will advise, challenge and assist all grinding process performance across the CRH cement plant portfolio. He / She will recommend operational and industrial process improvements to the Opco Plant management teams to improve efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability and maximize profitability.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas
Develop guidelines and standards to drive best practice in all CRH grinding applications including cement, raw materials and solid fuels grinding.
Play a key role in terms of innovation in grinding technology such as roller presses, ball mills, vertical roller mills, booster mills and separate grinding concepts.
Support plant in terms of milling performance improvement (kWh/t, Milling Capacity) and troubleshooting
Develop best practices with CRH grinding community
Undertake benchmarking studies and grinding audits to identify both weak and successful practices
Monitor implementation of improvement initiatives and propose Process Improvement recommendations including Cost/Benefit Analysis
Share experiences between plants
Provide support to Energy & Quality Task Force by proposing new developments and recommendations for achieving objectives
Organise specific training for plants production/process staff on milling equipment such as ball mill, vertical mill, roller press, etc.
Put in place a system of mill audits and roll it out across all CRH plants
be the main point of contact with Grinding Equipment suppliers to achieve the most suitable technological solutions
support the engineering team in grinding CAPEX projects in terms of design & implementation
Lead Grinding Equipment commissioning and performance tests when necessary
Take part in Due Diligence activities when required
Key Functional Competencies and Relevant Experience
Bachelors/Honours degree or equivalent in Engineering (Mining, process, mechanical, chemistry). A postgraduate qualification (Masters / Doctoral degree or equivalent) in a relevant technical discipline would be a “nice to have”
Extensive experience in operating and providing technical support and process optimisation to heavy industrial comminution plants.
Candidate must have excellent understanding of cement production processes and a very good understanding of clinker chemistry and mineralogy
Solid background in milling and grinding process optimisation
Have experience in heavy industry plant commissioning role
Have work experience in a foreign country
Experience with process measurement tools and techniques is essential.
Good knowledge of modern information technology
Excellent English language skills
Willingness to travel abroad
Must be able to work under time constraints as required
What CRH Offers You
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
Highly competitive base pay plus bonus
Comprehensive secondary benefits which includes a medical benefits program
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organisation
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
