Position Title: Sr Technical Engineering Specialist
Primary Job Location: Georgetown, SC
About Us Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Install, calibrate, maintain and optimize instrumentation, control systems, and electrical equipment across assigned facilities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLCs, drives, instrumentation and industrial control systems.
- Diagnose equipment failures and recommend repair, replacement, or system improvements.
- Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
- Participate in continuous improvement efforts for process control and system performance.
- Follow all safety procedures, including JSA, LOTO, confined space, and PPE requirements.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and control systems
- Working knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley or similar preferred)
- Hands-on experience with instrumentation (pressure, flow, level, temperature) and calibration experience needed.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and loop diagrams
- Solid understanding of industrial process control systems and automation
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Self-motivated to work independently
- Ability to travel 50% to multiple sites within North Carolina and South Carolina, including some overnight stay.
Work Environment
This role works in an industrial manufacturing setting with exposure to varying temperatures, heights, confined spaces, and areas requiring the use of personal protective equipment. The position involves both indoor and outdoor work, as well as periods of standing, climbing, and lifting as part of daily responsibilities. This role is based in Georgetown, SC, and requires periodic travel to other company plant locations. A company vehicle will be provided for travel between sites.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary, $68,550 to $91,410, and participation in our annual incentive plan
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
- Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- Health 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, and 10 Paid Holidays
- Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
Skills Required
- Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical and control systems
- Working knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley or similar preferred)
- Hands-on experience with instrumentation and calibration
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs
- Solid understanding of industrial process control systems and automation
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Self-motivated to work independently
- Ability to travel 50% to multiple sites
What We Do
Heidelberg Materials is a global manufacturer of building materials, including cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, and asphalt, committed to leading the industry toward carbon neutrality and a circular economy.
