Senior Process Engineer - Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.

AutoReqId:

20982BR

Pay Class:

Salaried Exempt

Minimum Pay Rate:

$104,650.00

Maximum Pay Rate:

$143,897.50

Department:

Engineering

Line of Business:

Corporate Administration (SSC, IT, Employee Services, Etc.)

Position Type:

Full-Time

Job Posting:

The Company and Role

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future

Our future is sustainable

Our future is digital

And it goes beyond cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete

Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S

and Canada

We are looking for a Sr

Process Engineer to provide Advanced Process Control (APC) Systems support to our Cement plants across North America

In this role you will be responsible for optimizing expert system applications, developing and commissioning high-value applications, and leading efforts in evaluating new process control technologies

You will be key in data collection and reporting, process evaluation, and training our production personnel

What You’ll Get to Do:

Expert Systems Application Maintenance and Optimization – Monitor performance of all NAM expert system applications in use

Work in coordination with plant staff to optimize expert system applications in crushing, milling, pyroprocessing, environmental compliance and quality control applications to drive high utilization and value

Regularly consult with cement plant operations staff with respect to improving operational performance

Application Development and Commissioning – Continuously seek opportunities for high value applications to be installed in the cement plants through site inspection and consultation with plant and CCC staffs

Lead the development of the control strategy and APC system application design, development, installation and commissioning

Data Collection and Reporting – Develop and maintain a common reporting system to monitor performance of all APC systems in NAM

Routinely gather available data from all cement plants for performance evaluation, benchmarking and troubleshooting

Process Control Technologies – Be knowledgeable and up to date in new software, hardware and instrumentation technologies available for cement process control

Prioritize and lead efforts in evaluating new technologies in coordination with HM Global resources

Process Evaluation/ Production Support – Regularly consult with cement plant operations staff with respect to improving operational performance

Assess plant processes to identify technical problems / limitations while developing cost effective technical and operational solutions to solve these issues with respect to the equipment, equipment modifications or process modifications

Training – Assist in developing and delivering training courses related to expert system applications for Kiln Engineers, Mill Engineers, Process Engineers, Control Systems Engineers, EITs and other production personnel

What we are looking for:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent degree

+ Minimum 5 years of cement manufacturing experience in design, operations, process control and/or process engineering is desired

Previous commissioning experience, operational troubleshooting and employee training are a plus

+ Knowledge of cement chemistry, cement manufacturing, related processes and equipment

+ Knowledge of quality control methods, laboratory equipment and its calibration for ground materials in the cement industry

+ Continuous improvement of knowledge regarding process, process measuring equipment and cost optimization methods by using international resources

+ Ability to travel

+ Ability to work as a team member, as well as individually, on complex issues while using TQA tools

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English

What we have to offer:

+ Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan + Competitive benefits program + 401(k) retirement savings program with an automatic contribution as well as matching contributions No search firms please

Employer Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled