Graduate Chemical Engineer
Irish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 85 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high-quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.
Irish Cement is offering a number of graduates the opportunity to join our three-year development
programme with opportunities available in both locations.
Purpose
This role involves providing technical assistance primarily for the production but also for the maintenance departments.
Responsibilities will include
- Crushing and grinding (comminution) equipment
- Process performance including heat transfer applications, material/mass balances and process
design - Kiln performance and quality control issues
- Environmental engineering and performance monitoring
- Relevant health and safety issues
Other duties are as follows
- Assist with kiln overhauls, senior engineers & managers with projects or process improvements
- Responsible for redirecting contractors on specific jobs or projects (in the particular plant where you
are assigned) - Complete assignments, which will include troubleshooting to resolve manufacturing problems and
implementation of improvement programs. - Assist in the preparation & maintenance of documented manuals/processes
- Execute plant trials in relation to the process or production improvement projects
- Prepare & process documentation & new/revised operating & safety manuals
Graduates will also take part in the CRH management development program, which will guide you through a semi-structured program across the various sections of the business in order to develop technical, interpersonal, commercial and management skills. (www.itpcement.com)
Ideal Candidates will be aiming for a 1.1 /minimum 2.1 honours degree. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills will be a distinct advantage.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Pension Scheme with Employer contribution
- Share Participation Scheme (Revenue Approved)
- Paid Holidays (22 days)
- Training & Development on the Graduate Development Programme for Leadership and Management and ITP-Cement/CRH.
- Mentoring support & Performance Management
- Company phone & laptop
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Subsidized canteen on site
- Bike-to-Work Scheme