Alternative Fuel & Raw Materials Engineer

Who is Lafarge?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Who are Lafarge People?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues

About the Job

To facilitate co-processing of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFRs). Ensure achievement of thermal energy cost reduction by defining and implementing programs for optimizing and increasing the use of AFRs co-processing units (cement plants). Contribute to increase the use of AFRs by developing methods to address operational challenges in terms of process, quality and environment.
This also includes the follow through with reports, meetings, action closure through cordial relationship with Plant Manager, Performance Manager, Supporting Managers, H&S Manager, Training & Learning, Commercial and Legal, Geocycle etc.

What you'll be doing

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in the work place and promotes the philosophy of sustainable development aligned with Holcim objectives and values
• Prepare and coordinate the weekly, monthly meeting to follow up the Alternative Fuel (availability?), ensuring that the monthly budget for Alternative Fuel consumption is achieved
• Prepare and coordinate the annual elaboration of Alternative Fuel road map while keeping track of actions for Alternative Fuel.
• Benchmark co-processing cost & KPIs, support target setting process and challenge cement operation in the area of AFR utilization
• Define and implement operational performance assessments and process improvements in the field of co-processing and support on – site co-processing operations
• Register the actions generated on the ‘action log tracker’ for important audits, visits, projects, meetings in relation with stakeholders related with Alternative Fuel as Geocycle.
• Support Geocycle team in Alternative fuel related CAPEX in definition and prioritization of projects for optimizing and steady increase of Alternative fuel consumption
• Manage OPEX/CAPEX related to AFR plant operations.
• Ensure all potential process and quality issues related to clinker production are considered in the global fuel mix (Alternative fuel & raw materials)
• Determine and Maintain (with the support of Geocycle) the required inventory level of all Alternative Fuel materials and industrial waste to ensure continuous and sustainable Alternative fuel injection
• Leader/champion of the continuous improvement plan through innovation, improvement projects, ideas generation etc. (Is this for AF/TSR or all of plant improvement?)
• Maintain and further improve the health, safety and environmental aspects within the remit of this role and actively participate with the development of the health and safety culture on site.
• Monitor and optimize process parameters in terms of recycling waste materials from the quarry to the cement milling.
• Explore ways of efficiently managing the consumption of industrial wastes coming to the plant and liaise with key managers for successful consumption
• Liaise with the Process manager) to optimize fuel mix and usage (traditional and waste-derived fuel) through results obtained from fuel analysis and obtain the most appropriate mix which favors environment, clinker quality and costs.
• Lead daily reviews to manage the % Alternative Fuel targets.
• Lead the Alternative Fuel meetings to achieve significant improvements in % Alternative Fuel consumption.
• Work closely with the Maintenance department to share knowledge and expertise that will help to improve the plant % Alternative Fuel
• Lead the performance and development of the staff within the department.
• Liaise with the Quality Manager to support and run trials to define appropriate process parameters for the production using Alternative Fuel, especially the new Alternative Fuel.
• Liaise closely with the Environmental Co-Ordinator to ensure process compliance with regulation and support the relationship with the regulatory Agencies.
• Support implementation of ISO 14001:2015 EMS and ISO 9001:2015 QMS in the department
• Ensure continuous follow up with production and process parameters that will allow for steady plant operation despite the fuel mix being utilized.
• Support to carry out other activities as may be required by management from time to time. (Co processing is already process related.)

Who you'll be working with 

• Reports to Process Manager:
• Context and Stakes:
  • Plant Context: effective and efficient running of the Operations Plan to achieve the set objectives of the plant in terms of Volume, Quality, Safety, Environment, Inventory and Cost

What we are looking for

• Degree in chemical engineering or any other relevant degree with a certification in NEBOSH.
• Minimum of five (5) years process engineering within the cement industry desirable. An in-depth knowledge of processes: quarry, raw meal preparation, burning, air flows combustion, grinding.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency (including good knowledge of PowerPoint).
• Good knowledge SAP and SAP FC is a plus.
• Good knowledge raw material chemistry, cement manufacturing process.
• Good knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9002).
• Good planning skills. Minimum of five years process engineering experience within cement industry desirable.
• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment and methods.
• Good process knowledge of kilns, mills, separators and similar equipment. Ideally have experience in undertaking process audits.
• Good knowledge about AF, Alternative cementitious materials
• Knowledge of AF equipment, the process of AF production, characteristics, etc.

Behavioral competence:

• Ability to work effectively under time pressure, in a demanding environment, while maintaining the highest professional standards
• Ability to self-organize, prioritize tasks, take initiatives, and make recommendations while engaging with Senior Leaders.
• Good interpersonal relationship, result oriented, safety awareness and competencies to assure safe working environment for self, the department and the Plant team. Competent IT Skills, MS Office, Google Mail and other technical related systems.

Leadership and managerial abilities:

• Build informal networks across functions to ensure smooth flow inputs for own deliverables.
• Top presentation skills to be able to convey clear and synthetic messages (verbally or on paper).
• Team leadership skill. Good aptitude for organization and communication.
• Result oriented with high decision-making capacity/self-confidence.
• High level of initiative and anticipative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead, motivate and support functional and cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and results orientated. Innovative and creative thinking and resourcefulness.
• Ability to manage projects successfully.
• Commitment to development of self and others.
• Ability to manage time and priorities in an effective and efficient manner.

Mobility requirements: Work may occasionally require some local travel with overnight stay

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.