Utilities Engineering

Amrize; South Carolina; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings

Medical, Dental, Disability and Life保险

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flex 


Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Amrize is hiring an Engineering Technology Lead - Plant Utilities to oversee the design, maintenance, and optimization of critical plant infrastructure across North America. The role emphasizes independent leadership, capital project development, and compelling business-case presentations to senior management.

The ideal candidate will drive reliability and energy efficiency for utilities such as water, air, gas, steam, and electricity, while ensuring OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of engineering and maintenance experience with heavy plant infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of Arc Flash, NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.
• Experience managing large-scale capital projects ($1M+) and working with third-party engineering firms.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and optimization of plant infrastructure for reliability and energy efficiency.
• Lead electrical infrastructure strategy and Arc Flash safety programs across sites.
• Audit plant systems to identify gaps, risks, and modernization opportunities.
• Develop projects from inception to capital approval and funding.
• Present ROI-focused proposals to senior management.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Google apps

Job description

We're seeking a Engineering Technology Lead - Plant Utilities who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America. Job Title: Engineering Technology Lead - Plant Utilities | Req ID: 17366 | HR Contact: Building Envelope - Wellford, SC, Building Envelope - Bristol, CT, Building Envelope - Corp Nashville, TN, Building Envelope - Corsicana, TX, Building Envelope - Florence, KY, Building Envelope - Houston, TX, Building Envelope - Jacksonville, FL, Building Envelope - Muscle Shoals, AL, Building Envelope - Prescott, AR, Building Envelope - Rockland, MA, Building Envelope - Salt Lake City, UT, Building Envelope - Waukesha, WI, Building Envelope - Youngwood, PA, Building Envelope - Anoka, MN, Building Envelope - Beech Grove, IN, Building Envelope - Norcross, GA.

The Corporate Utilities Engineer will serve as our corporate Subject Matter Expert (SME) for plant utilities across all manufacturing facilities. This senior-level, full-time remote role will be responsible for the strategic oversight, design, maintenance, and optimization of critical plant infrastructure, including water, air, gas, steam, and electricity. As a key technical leader, the ETL will operate with a high degree of independence to identify infrastructure needs, develop capital projects, and present compelling business cases to senior management. This position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), to ensure compliance with OSHA and electrical safety regulations (including Arc Flash/NFPA 70E).

Serve as the company-wide SME for all manufacturing utility systems: compressed air, industrial water systems, natural/process gas, steam generation/distribution, and electrical substations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, design, and optimize plant infrastructure to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and operational capacity.
• Lead the strategy and management of electrical infrastructure and Arc Flash safety programs across all sites.
• Independently audit plant systems to identify infrastructure gaps, risks, and modernization opportunities.
• Conceptualize, scope, and develop comprehensive engineering projects from inception to capital approval.
• Create and deliver professional, high-impact presentations to senior management to justify project funding, clearly articulating technical needs, ROI, and operational benefits.
• Ensure all utility and electrical systems strictly adhere to governing regulations, including OSHA compliance and NFPA 70E standards.
• Partner closely with the corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) group to mitigate risks, investigate incidents, and implement robust safety protocols.
• Provide technical mentorship and consultation to local plant maintenance and engineering teams.
• Train operators, maintenance and supervision on the proper operation of equipment and processes related to plant utility systems and monitoring.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering and maintenance organizations with a proven track record of designing, managing or supporting heavy plant infrastructure.
• Deep authoritative knowledge of Arc Flash regulations ,MFPA 70E and OSHA standards related to plant utilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale capital project ($1M+) and working with third-party engineering firms.

Required Computer and Software Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Google applications
• AutoCAD
• Statistical analysis tools like Minitab

Travel Requirements

The position will support multiple sites and travel will be required as necessary on the order of 50-75%.

Additional Responsibilities

• Work well under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
• Project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and managing budgets.
• Familiarity with capital projects including engineering and construction is a plus.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

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