Job ID: 476380

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development!

Summary:

AFR Director for Ash Grove Cement West Region will be responsible for developing Alternative Fuels strategy, and operational roadmap and actively executing the agreed-upon roadmap via well-organized, thought-through industrial action plans aimed at developing new or/and enhancing existing AFR co-processing and pre-processing operations as a part of a new line of business. The individual will be responsible for all commercial, operational, safety, regulatory, and environmental aspects of operating AFR pre-processing facilities and AFR material handling at the plant sites, including but not limited to facilities operated by 3rd party providers for the benefit of AGC plants – Seattle, Durkee, Montana City, and Leamington plants.

The individual will work closely with MTS and GTS subject matter experts, plant operational teams, regional logistics team and external partners to insure that AFR development strategically aligns with Regional Goals and Objectives and incorporate best practices in waste-to-energy and waste recycling.

Results of the activities will be gauged by the ability to deliver tangible variable cost savings in fuels and raw materials cost categories, reduction in CO2 emissions from the use of traditional fuels in the cement manufacturing process, and top-line growth of AFR revenue/tip fees. Specific focus will be required to develop linkages between various CRH Americas business units to drive circularity solutions by working collaboratively across regional businesses.

The following positions will be reporting to AFR Direct – West Region

• Commercial AFR Manager – West Region
• Operational Lead – West Region

What you’ll be contributing:

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  Develop & continuously evolve a strategic regional plan for each cement plant focused on increasing usage of industrial and municipal waste by-products as alternative for traditional fuels and materials to drive optimization of cash costs at AGC cement plants, contribute to landfill diversion & CO2 reduction
• Promote the mindset of “Tell me what waste is available, my AFR network will find a way to use it
• Build strategic relationship with key industrial waste generators
• Drive importance of AFR to stay in business in an emerging environment where stakeholders (public, NGO’s) view cement plants primarily as GHG emitters and not partners in waste diversion
• Develop and execute on strategy to enter pre-processing operations to increase AGC’s AFR business offering and relevance to local waste generators and improve economical value add
• Continuously review of the local market to identify and build relationships with new waste generators and waste processors
• Track and report all relevant AFR KPI’s and related performance initiatives and maintain indicative P&L for Region’s AFR business
• Actively drive maximization of AFR KPIs (AF%, $/mmBTU, $ Gross Value Added)
• Closely work with plant ops team to understand & remove roadblocks related to use of AFR
• Drive continuous increase in $ GAV metric (Gross Value Added $from usage of alternative fuels and materials at the plant)
• Promote strong commercial practices to maximize tip fees for waste streams received
• Manage ops performance of supplier & partners within AFR value change (transport, processors, etc.)
• Own and manage AFR budget process related to plant’s AFR usage, support plant budgeting and forecasting processes
• Support the development of an Americas Cement AFR CAPEX investment plan
• Work collaboratively with the Environmental Dept on AFR use and ensure knowledge management & transfer related to AFR
• Collaborate with the Plants and Environment Dept to proactively develop AFR permitting strategy
• Monitor existing and proposed environmental law to identify AFR market opportunities (e.g. landfill taxes, bans, subsidies, waste management programs)
• Collaborate with Corporate Environmental representatives to operate alternative fuels systems in compliance with environmental regulations and to plan and prepare CAPEX requests that include appropriate controls and equipment necessary to obtain permits suitable for desired AFR sources
• Proactively contribute to development and knowledge transfer across Americas Cement AFR network of partners and experts
• Collaborate in the development of Americas Cement AFR safety policy and guidelines

To succeed in this position, you will need:

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s in engineering, finance, of other science field
• MBA is preferred

Work Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the material recycling operations, waste-to-energy or CleanTech industry, with strong emphasis on business development, strategic planning, and business management
• 5+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing operation
• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, budgeting, and planning

Knowledge/Skill Requirements/ Others

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Spanish or/and French is an asset)
• Proficient in use of computer, Excel, SAP, PowerPoint, Word
• High resistance to stress
• Demonstrated track level in successful people management
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Proactively approaches responsibilities
• Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills
• Strong, well-developed project management and prioritization skills
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
• Able to transmit expertise
• Ability to work in a transversal organization and as part of a network

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This position may require some lifting of objects no heavier than twenty pounds (20lbs.)
• This is sedentary in nature but may require occasional periods of standing and walking

Work Environment

• This position is based in an indoor, climate-controlled office space
• Available for periodic traveling (up to 50% of the time)

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

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  Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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