The Company and the Role:
Heidelberg Materials is North America’s leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt. We have hundreds of plants and thousands of employees working across the United States and Canada. We are also one of the world’s largest building materials companies.
Heidelberg Materials is developing USA’s first full-scale carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) solution for the cement industry at its Mitchell plant, Indiana that has potential to capture up to 2 million metric tons per annum of carbon dioxide (CO2) and transported by pipeline, and permanently sequestered in deep saline storage formations by 2030. This project will be a critical to achieve the sustainability targets set forth in decarbonisation road map, that will allow Heidelberg Materials and our customers to reduce emissions in the built environment and support near carbon-neutral concrete offerings.
What You’ll Get to Do:
- Oversee the creation and validation of detailed mechanical designs and documentation.\
- Review and assist in the preparation of technical design criteria, specification reports for mechanical systems applied within capital projects.
- Review and provide input for project criteria, guidelines, standards, and practices based upon latest codes, technologies, and methodologies.
- Lead design efforts with other project personnel, external consultants and external technical agencies.
- Coordinate with other department leads (electrical, structural, production) to ensure a cohesive approach to project development.
- Perform bid evaluations of engineering, equipment and construction proposals and develop recommendations for contract award.
- Prepare project documentation that includes technical recommendations, work packages and commissioning documents.
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including presentations to clients, management, and team meetings.
- Perform quality audits of engineering work to ensure compliance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan.
- Lead the mechanical commissioning team (internal & external resources) to ensure safe and successful startup of the plant. This will require complex communications with other discipline leads and operations personnel.
- Provide ongoing technical support and troubleshooting of Carbon Capture Plant and other related facilities.
- Contribute to carbon capture projects at other Heidelberg facilities.
- Teamwork in a diverse multi-discipline, fast paced and challenging environment.
- Provide leadership for the growth and development of junior Engineering staff.
- Require travel to support project implementation and attend professional conferences.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; a Master’s degree is plus.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy industrial environments (preferably in similar carbon capture environment, oil and gas industry) with at least 5 years as a project engineer or group leader with experience in the following tasks: planning, designing, constructing, operating, commissioning of facilities, management, and coordination of technical aspects of contracts and/or technical coordination of complex projects.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems and component design, fabrication processes, and engineering materials.
- Proven experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar.
- Knowledge in piping and process systems design, energy rotating equipment, heat transfer equipment including preparation of system design specification, flow diagrams and piping isometric drawings.
- Deep and/or broad experience with a technical acumen providing guidance and expertise on complex technical issues.
- Working knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards (CSA, ASME, NFPA and ASTM standards). Familiarity with international standards will be a plus.
- Knowledge of the characteristics of Balance of Plant (BOP) / Secondary Side mechanical power plant equipment would be an asset.
- Hands on experience with mechanical system upgrades, installation and commissioning would be an asset.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire.
- Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
- Eligible for registration as a professional engineer.
Work Environment
- Role operates in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions.
Benefits & Compensation:
We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to share with candidates a little bit later in the process.
External candidates must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.