Process Engineer
Required Skills
Job Description
**At Lhoist North America, our core values of Respect, Courage, and Integrity are more than words.** We respect people, encourage courageous innovation, and uphold integrity in everything we do. If these principles resonate with you, you may find your next great opportunity with us.
We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. **Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.**
**POSITION SUMMARY:** To challenge and develop process mastery and energy efficiency in our plants by leading technical \& operational advancements that contribute to reducing operating costs while enhancing product quality and ensuring environment compliance. Direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, controlling, integrating and completing process engineering projects within area of responsibility. Provide technical support to plant personnel on new and existing processes and be a resource for information for the design and installation of process equipment applicable to the lime / minerals manufacturing processes.
**RESPONSIBILITIES \& EXPECTATIONS:**
**Provide technical support and direction to the operations in solving equipment and process problems**
* Lead process audits including heat and mass balance measurements and calculations to identify improvement opportunities
* Lead studies on raw materials and fuels to determine and evaluate potential improvements and impact on quality and efficiency
* Identify process/production limitations and sources of waste in the process and define corrective actions.
* Conduct fan audits to assess efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement
**Challenge operations in a constructive manner to improve performance \& reduce cost**
* Provide facts \& data for evaluating system improvement opportunities.
* Assist with implementation of system improvements \& projects.
* Contribute to optimization of plant fuel and power consumption and cost.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
**In collaboration with Group, set technical standards and bring innovation to the business**
* Develop Standard Operating Procedures / manuals for key manufacturing processes
* Develop and present technical training
* Facilitate trials and production of new products
* Establish baseline \& process limits (benchmarking) for major equipment
**Provide expertise in environmental technologies and safe operation of equipment to ensure the business maintains its license to operate**
* Contribute to the safe operation of equipment by ensuring equipment alarm limits are properly set for critical parameters
* Support plants with operation of equipment in a way to minimize emissions and within permit limits
* Know the main impacts of lime plant operation on environment and the main available abatement technologies: Gas and dust emissions (NOx, SO2, HCl, CO2,HF Heavy metals, organics, etc)
* Define together with the Regional Environmental Manager the process conditions which allow plants to comply with all current and future environmental regulations
* Contribute to preparation of permit applications
**Other duties as assigned**
**ATTRIBUTES:**
* Team player with positive and proactive mindset
* Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision on multiple projects
* Technical aptitude and strong analytical skills
* Detail oriented with strong problem\-solving skills
* Able to work effectively in a cross\-disciplinary way with all levels of organization.
* Able and willing to spend time in the plants working with the Operators, Supervisors, and Managers
* Excellent communication, presentation and technical writing skills
* Proficient with Excel (advanced), PowerPoint and Word
* Knowledge of the lime/minerals manufacturing processes including various kiln, milling, firing, stone preparation crushing/sizing \& hydrator systems
* Working knowledge of process control, instrumentation and automation
* Proficient in statistical process control and data analysis
* In\-depth knowledge of environmental standards and control technologies
* Ability to travel up to 50% to Lhoist sites
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:**
* Perform all job duties safely and in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
* Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.
* Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
* Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25–50 lbs. as needed.
* Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, handling objects, or operating equipment.
* Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly.
* Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal
We believe our people make the difference. That’s why we invest in talent by offering meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, expand your knowledge, and pursue your interests. Our work environment prioritizes safety, fosters collaboration across teams, and embraces inclusion. Here, you’ll be challenged to grow, and you’ll be supported throughout your career journey. **Join us and help shape the future of Lhoist North America.**
**POSITION SUMMARY:** To challenge and develop process mastery and energy efficiency in our plants by leading technical \& operational advancements that contribute to reducing operating costs while enhancing product quality and ensuring environment compliance. Direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority for planning, organizing, controlling, integrating and completing process engineering projects within area of responsibility. Provide technical support to plant personnel on new and existing processes and be a resource for information for the design and installation of process equipment applicable to the lime / minerals manufacturing processes.
**RESPONSIBILITIES \& EXPECTATIONS:**
**Provide technical support and direction to the operations in solving equipment and process problems**
* Lead process audits including heat and mass balance measurements and calculations to identify improvement opportunities
* Lead studies on raw materials and fuels to determine and evaluate potential improvements and impact on quality and efficiency
* Identify process/production limitations and sources of waste in the process and define corrective actions.
* Conduct fan audits to assess efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement
**Challenge operations in a constructive manner to improve performance \& reduce cost**
* Provide facts \& data for evaluating system improvement opportunities.
* Assist with implementation of system improvements \& projects.
* Contribute to optimization of plant fuel and power consumption and cost.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
**In collaboration with Group, set technical standards and bring innovation to the business**
* Develop Standard Operating Procedures / manuals for key manufacturing processes
* Develop and present technical training
* Facilitate trials and production of new products
* Establish baseline \& process limits (benchmarking) for major equipment
**Provide expertise in environmental technologies and safe operation of equipment to ensure the business maintains its license to operate**
* Contribute to the safe operation of equipment by ensuring equipment alarm limits are properly set for critical parameters
* Support plants with operation of equipment in a way to minimize emissions and within permit limits
* Know the main impacts of lime plant operation on environment and the main available abatement technologies: Gas and dust emissions (NOx, SO2, HCl, CO2,HF Heavy metals, organics, etc)
* Define together with the Regional Environmental Manager the process conditions which allow plants to comply with all current and future environmental regulations
* Contribute to preparation of permit applications
**Other duties as assigned**
**ATTRIBUTES:**
* Team player with positive and proactive mindset
* Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision on multiple projects
* Technical aptitude and strong analytical skills
* Detail oriented with strong problem\-solving skills
* Able to work effectively in a cross\-disciplinary way with all levels of organization.
* Able and willing to spend time in the plants working with the Operators, Supervisors, and Managers
* Excellent communication, presentation and technical writing skills
* Proficient with Excel (advanced), PowerPoint and Word
* Knowledge of the lime/minerals manufacturing processes including various kiln, milling, firing, stone preparation crushing/sizing \& hydrator systems
* Working knowledge of process control, instrumentation and automation
* Proficient in statistical process control and data analysis
* In\-depth knowledge of environmental standards and control technologies
* Ability to travel up to 50% to Lhoist sites
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:**
* Perform all job duties safely and in compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
* Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality.
* Must be physically able to perform work assigned.
* Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25–50 lbs. as needed.
* Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, handling objects, or operating equipment.
* Ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly.
* Ability to read, comprehend, and follow written and verbal
Posted: 2026-03-18