• Sr Optimization Specialist

    Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. (Irving, TX)


    About Us

     

    Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

    What You'll Be Doing

    + Ensuring safe and continuous operation, product quality, and compliance with environmental requirements in coordination with plant personnel and other HROC staff.

    + Identifying and troubleshooting process and equipment issues in a timely manner and collaborating with plant and HROC teams to resolve problems to minimize downtime and production losses.

    + Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of process parameters, equipment readings, and operational activities as required to assist in the analysis of operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.

    + Serve as a key point of contact between plant operations, between POD shifts, and management, ensuring that decisions are implemented effectively with Heidelberg Materials tools.

    + Act as subject matter expert and a point of escalation to Optimization Specialist team.

    + Operate the cement manufacturing process from the centralized operations center, analyze equipment status, optimize process parameters, and respond to alarms to ensure the plant operates within specified parameters as needed.

    + Collaborate with Regional Manager to identify training opportunities, provide performance feedback, and develop the skills and knowledge of the Optimization Specialist team.

    + Serve as the shift supervisor on a rotational shift, responsible for ensuring the safety of the floor and implementing emergency procedures in the event of incidents locally or at the plant.

    What Are We Looking For

    + Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree, preferably Chemical, Industrial or Manufacturing. Technical certifications or vocational training in process operations or experience in cement industry may substitute for a degree.

    + Proven ability to operate a cement plant, with a strong understanding of kiln, raw mill, and cement mill processes, as well as familiarity with process control systems.

    + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a high degree of accuracy and precision.

    + Excellent communication and the ability to collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production personnel.

    + Capability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

    What We Offer

    + Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan.

    + 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.

    + Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

    + Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits.

    + Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

    + AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance.

    + Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation and 5 days of Paid Sick Leave

    Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

    **Req ID** JR10010718

    **Minimum Pay Rate:** 93,200.00

    **Maximum Pay Rate:** 124,266.67