Job Information
Heidelberg Materials US, Inc. Engineering Manager - CCUS in Allentown, Pennsylvania
AutoReqId: 20344BR
Pay Class: Salaried Exempt
Minimum Pay Rate: $132,400.00
Maximum Pay Rate: $182,042.50
Department: Engineering
Line of Business: HTC
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Posting:
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 (CO 2 ) 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.
Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Engineering Manager who will be based at our Cement Competence Center, located in Allentown, PA. This position will be responsible to lead, manage a multi-disciplinary team of technical specialists and contract engineers that will be responsible for development of innovative solutions across the project required for the new carbon capture plant to be built in Mitchell, adjacent to existing plant operations. You will apply your extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices to ensure excellence in design, cost-efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements. As the project moves into construction phase, it is also expected that this position will provide construction support to contractors during the construction phase and support the commissioning efforts.
What You'll Get to Do:
Lead the preparation of technical pre-feasibility and feasibility (FEED) studies including cost estimates for the application of CCUS at our prioritized manufacturing plants. Collaborate with internal technical specialists and operations personnel, as well as outside consultants, equipment suppliers, technology providers, and contractors as needed.
Review and provide input for project criteria, guidelines, standards, and practices based upon latest codes, technologies, and methodologies.
Manage the procurement of goods and services by preparing tender and related technical documents, review bids and participate in evaluation and provide recommendations for contract award / purchasing activities.
Review project documentation that includes technical recommendations, work packages and commissioning documents.
Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including presentations to clients, management, and team meetings.
Organize multi-discipline technical and operational reviews of documents and development plans including model reviews; Reliability Availability and Maintainability (RAM) analysis; and operational reviews.
Contribute to carbon capture projects at other Heidelberg facilities
Organize and provide engineering support for the project, design, construction, commissioning and operation phase.
Provide leadership for the growth and development of junior Engineering staff.
Work Environment, Office environment with regular visits to production sites, client facilities, and other locations as required for project needs.
Who We're Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience. Proponent must have a broad range of experience in varied technical disciplines, and significant experience leading multi-disciplinary technical staff at all phases of project development including initiation, design, construction, commissioning and ongoing operations. On-site commissioning and operations support experience is highly preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in any of the fields like CCUS, Hydrogen, Industrial gas, Oil and Gas, Chemical, or another closely-related industrial field; this experience is part of experience requirement referenced above.
Strong understanding of systems and component design, fabrication processes, and engineering materials.
Must possess superior engineering skills and be capable of interacting with all engineering disciplines. Able to apply engineering techniques to concept & detailed designs, detailed estimates, component selections, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
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
Working knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards (CSA, ASME, NFPA and ASTM standards). Familiarity with international standards will be a plus.
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.
Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled