Process Engineer Trainee

Line of Business:
Cement & White Pay Range: $68,550.00 – $91,409.99

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Work Environment 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.

• Competitive base salary.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• 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
• 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.

Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry.

In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.

We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.