Chemical Process Engineer

4 weeks ago


Dunbar, East Lothian, United Kingdom Tarmac Full time

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Chemical Process Engineer to join our Cement and Packed Products Team at our Dunbar site in East Lothian, Scotland.

The role is easily commutable from Dunbar, East Linton, Cockburnspath, Eyemouth, Duns, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Tweedmouth, Haddington, North Berwick, Haddington, Tranent, Musselburgh, Newcraighall, Bonnyrigg, Leith, Queensferry, Livingston, Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it's important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gain a detailed understanding of cement engineering, manufacturing, and production via a dedicated Tarmac development programme and the CRH international technical programme
  • You will be integrated into the production team, using your knowledge to put theory into practice in order to impact decisions made within the business.
  • Contribute to successful continuous plant performance, and address production and process bottlenecks for an improved output, stability and environmental aspects This will include working in and around the plant machinery to understand issues, finding solutions and then implementing
  • Play a key role in important projects to help improve the way we work and deliver added value, such as: exciting C02 projects and initiatives that will be aligned with Company and Global strategy on our Journey to Net Zero contribute to sustainability initiatives and projects that champion construction materials for the next generation
  • Learning and then contributing to the key priorities of the Production team, from raw materials to finished cement and the processes involved
  • Working within the Production team to understand all the positions and accountabilities, this will include working shifts for a period with the 24x7 shift teams
  • Assist in tracking key process parameters and analyse data to optimise plant performance, making recommendations for modifications
  • Gain knowledge, understanding and practical application of all safety policies, procedures and practices and be active in leading and driving safety standards and improvements
  • Involvement in root cause analysis to understand the associated costs and business impacts resulting from plant un-planned downtime
  • Whilst your first 3 years will primarily be based on one Plant you may be expected to gain valuable experience on Plants across our UK and Ireland Cluster or participate in an exciting international assignment
  • Taking pride in all work completed and being determined to succeed

Key Operational Colleagues

  • Site Managers - Business Managers – Health & Safety teams - Procurement and Support teams - Technical Teams - Area Operations teams – Area Commercial teams - Area HR Teams - Industry Bodies - Customers

About Us

We recognise that our graduates are an essential part of our future. So, we invest in them with a range of training and support to develop their skills, whilst working in a collaborative environment and having the opportunity to be involved in some exciting projects as we work together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Your line manager and mentor will provide support and guidance throughout your graduate programme to help with your development

You will be part of the Tarmac Graduate community, who you will collaborate and spend time with throughout your graduate experience

Support from your Operational colleagues, who most of your daily interactions will be with

Health and Safety Team, always on hand to make sure we are working safely, although safety is everyone's responsibility

Human Resources, here to support the development of your career with Tarmac

Example Destination Roles – Process, Optimisation, Manufacturing or Production Teams

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful for this role the ideal candidate will have, or be able to demonstrate:

ESSENTIAL Qualification

  • Degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Willing to work in different locations across UK and Ireland (and international assignments in the future)

DESIRABLE Skills

  • Organisational, Communication and Analytical skills
  • Resilient, innovative and making bold decisions whilst remaining determined during any setbacks
  • Passionate about working safely
  • Enthusiastic about starting a career in the building materials industry
  • Willingness to be hands on within the operation and get involved to drive and deliver improvements
  • Keen to learn and develop within our business


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