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Senior Director, Automation And Electrical Engineering

Heidelberg MaterialsIrving, TX
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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Line of Business: Service & Support

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

  • Provide strategic leadership for North American automation, optimization systems, and electrical engineering initiatives across aggregates and asphalt operations

  • Drive Best Value Design (BVD) outcomes and identify optimization opportunities across sites

  • Partner closely with Area CCA, country leadership, HDigital, and project teams to plan and prioritize initiatives

  • Lead Support execution of automation and electrical engineering projects across multiple functions, including ESH, procurement, engineering, and construction

  • Deliver expert-level technical guidance on automation and optimization systems across North America

  • Strengthen collaboration and stakeholder alignment, including leadership of OT/IT integration efforts

  • Support coordinated CCA engineering and performance improvement activities across aggregates, asphalt, and limited ready-mix concrete operations

  • Ensure consistent engineering standards, scalability, and performance improvements across all supported operations

  • Deliver the Aggregates Remote Optimization Centre (AROC) solution across North America

What Are We Looking For

  • Bachelor's Degree in Automation or Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant industrial engineering experience, ideally within aggregates, mining, asphalt, or RMC

  • Strong project management expertise delivering automation, system implementation and electrical engineering initiatives across multiple locations and scales

  • Advanced technical knowledge in plant automation, PLC systems (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley), SCADA, process control, and electrical distribution systems

  • Working knowledge of IT/OT integration including network architecture, industrial protocols (MQTT, Modbus, OPC-UA), cybersecurity, and Windows server environments

  • Hands-on experience with automation tools and platforms (Ignition 8.1, Opto 22, RedLion, SQL databases, IIoT systems) and data tools (e.g., Python, Tableau, advanced spreadsheets)

  • Proven ability to build relationships globally, navigate multicultural environments, communicate effectively, and travel internationally as needed

Work Environment

  • Combination of office and industrial plant settings

  • Regular interaction with operations, maintenance, digital and engineering teams

  • Will require travel up to 50% to support multiple sites across the region

  • Dynamic environment focused on safety, performance, and collaboration

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary

  • 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 Saving 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, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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FAQs About Senior Director, Automation And Electrical Engineering Jobs at Heidelberg Materials

What is the work location for this position at Heidelberg Materials?
This job at Heidelberg Materials is located in Irving, TX, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Heidelberg Materials?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Heidelberg Materials?
Heidelberg Materials lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Heidelberg Materials?
Heidelberg Materials is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Heidelberg Materials for this role?
Heidelberg Materials offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Parental and Family Leave, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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