Senior Process Engineer

Amrize; Holly Hill (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrize Cement Inc. in Holly Hill, SC seeks a Senior Process Engineer to oversee plant discussions and investigations to improve throughput, efficiency, quality, and environmental performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in chemical or related engineering, 7 years of relevant experience, and up to 50% travel; you will drive process optimization and support cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field is required.
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in process/production engineering roles.
• Experience with cement processes, field work, tech development, and commissioning HMIs/automation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead plant improvement projects to optimize throughput and efficiency.
• Analyze equipment and process performance, document findings and propose improvements.
• Develop SOPs and train operators to ensure consistent execution.
• Support production, quality, and environmental functions and audit/optimize operations.
• Evaluate new equipment and procedures and manage feasibility studies.

Skills

Process engineering

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

High Level Control system

AFR evaluation tools

Job description

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Join Amrize as a Senior Process Engineerand help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Amrize Cement Inc. seeks a Senior Process Engineer in Holly Hill, SC to oversee and support plant discussions and investigations to improve throughput, efficiency, quality, and environmental performance. Essential duties include:

• Coordinate/Participate in improvement of the Plant’s technical capabilities. Initiateprocess optimization in collaboration with Quality, Production and Maintenance to ensuremaximum and efficient utilization of the plant’s equipment. Elevate the technical knowledge andpractices of all facets of the operation.
• Continuously analyze equipment/system performance (e.g. specific electrical andthermal energy consumption, refractory consumption, Overall Equipment Efficiency), documentfindings and propose solutions for improvements
• Develop standard operating procedures and targets. Train and coach operation personnelto apply them consistently
• Provide technical support to the plant’s production, quality, and environmental functions.Evaluate operations, processes, and trends through the use of audits and systematic approaches(OEE teams, RCA, TIS, HLC, etc). Monitor the performance and optimize the operation ofHigh-Level Control Systems (HLC)
• Promote the increased use of AFR (Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials); providecomprehensive technical expertise to evaluate AFR with respect to their impact on the process;develop and implement solutions to eliminate/reduce impact of AFR on the process operation
• Provide technical support on implementation of new equipment and/or new procedures.
• Conduct economic and operational feasibility studies on proposed modifications and/oradditions. Commission and de-bottleneck new installations
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures - communicating problems inoperations, unwarranted deviations from established standards, and violations of policy or law.
• Drive Health and Safety according to the regional and plant priorities.

This position requires up to 50% travel (primarily national/domestic, but some international).

REQUIREMENTS:

The position of Senior Process Engineer requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field. The position requires 7 years of progressively-responsible, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered, as a Production Engineer, Process Engineer, in a related engineering position. Additionally, the position requires the following number of years of professional experience with each of the following:

• 1) 7 years: Conducting cement process engineering activities;
• 2) 3 years: Conducting cement production field work;
• 3) 3 years: Managing technology development and pilot projects;
• 4) 3 years: Commissioning High Level Control system; and
• 5) 2 years: Using refractory materials in the cement industry.

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail]. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.