Plant Operations Engineer: Equipment & Optimization

Heidelberg Materials; Washington; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an experienced operational engineer to lead and support daily plant engineering activities across our Washington facilities. The role focuses on safe, efficient plant performance, data-driven process analysis, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to drive continuous improvement and capital projects.

A strong commitment to safety and environmental standards, plus proficiency with engineering tools and documentation, is

Qualifications

• Experience in operational/industrial engineering within heavy manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and translate insights into action.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams and operational levels.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with engineering tools, systems, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily operational engineering activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.
• Analyze processes, equipment, and production data to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support project planning and execution, including upgrades, modifications, and capital improvements.
• Ensure engineering practices align with operational, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Operational Eng

Data Analysis

Cross-functional

Safety Focus

Engineering Tools

Tools

Engineering Tools

Job description

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking an experienced operational engineer to lead and support daily plant engineering activities across our Washington facilities. The role focuses on safe, efficient plant performance, data-driven process analysis, and collaboration with operations, maintenance, and safety teams to drive continuous improvement and capital projects.

A strong commitment to safety and environmental standards, plus proficiency with engineering tools and documentation, is