Automation Engineer

Company: Holcim
Location: Kinderhook
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America's oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America's leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION: Holcim (US) Inc. seeks an Automation Engineer in Ravena, NY to develop and modernize Holcim's automation and process control systems specific to cement production, which will bolster our sustainability initiatives. Primary job duties include:

• Ensure 24-hour reliability of all process control and environmental systems.
• Conduct system design and administration, risk assessment and management, budget development and management, hardware and software implementation and integration, network analysis and troubleshooting, and create and maintain documentation at a professional level.
• Provide direct supervision to the multi-discipline Ravena Improvement team, and contractors as assigned.
• Maintain and create up to date system functionality documentation providing commissioning support for all new or modified programming.
• Follow up training and coaching for all the team to clearly understand all automation and process control systems applications.
• Provide plant specific Operational Technology (OT) support for all process and provides point of contact for corporate IT with business systems (Server Rooms, Network Infrastructure, IT/OT Convergence, etc.).
• Maintain and optimize all Control Systems (including but not limited to TIS, Shell Scanner, Programmable Logic Controller, View Nodes, SCADAS, CEMS, Engineering Stations, and Variable Frequency Drives).
• Update the Risk Avoidance Plan and escalates reliability concerns in time to prevent a catastrophic system failure resulting in lost revenue.
• Develop full scope including programming, software, hardware, installation, and cost for all systems projects (CAPEX).
• Provide operational support by aiding in troubleshooting system including optimizing control loops, validating alarms, and verifying field signals providing expert advice on all environmental compliance systems.
• Maintain and meet Department Budget providing detailed monthly spend and forecasts.
• Document internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to PM records, Federal Radio Compliance records, and Environmental Process Systems Records.) This position requires up to 5% domestic/national travel.
  
  REQUIREMENTS: The position of Automation Engineer requires a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field plus 5 years of progressively-responsible, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a related engineering position within the cement industry. The position also requires the following number of year(s) of professional experience with each of the following:
  
• 3 years: Using PCS7 Siemens
• 1 year: Conducting Project Management duties
• 1 year: Conducting Automated Project Development activities within the Cement Industry
• 1 year: Conducting Alarm Management activities
  
  SALARY: $140,400 per year
  
  Candidates who are interested in this position should select Apply now.
  
  YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
  At Holcim, 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. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
  
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  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 call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.
  
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  Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
  
  We take 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. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
  
  While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
  

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