Process Engineer Trainee: Hands-On & Safety

• Department:
  Engineering & Operational Excellence
• Position Type:
  Full time

What You'll Be Doing

Support process improvement initiatives to optimize plant performance, efficiency, and product quality.

Analyze operational data and identify opportunities to improve production processes and reduce variability.

Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to troubleshoot process challenges and implement solutions.

Participate in safety, environmental, and continuous improvement programs to support operational excellence.

Develop technical knowledge through hands-on training, project work, and mentorship from experienced professionals.

What Are We Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related Engineering discipline.

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and recommend actions.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities with a commitment to working effectively across teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality results.

Primarily based in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

Frequent interaction with production equipment, operating areas, and plant personnel.

Combination of office-based analysis and field-based project work.

Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety standards.

Occasional travel may be required for training, project support, and development opportunities.

What We Offer

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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As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

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.