Automation Controller

Line of Business: Cement & White About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing Monitor, operate, and adjust automated control systems to ensure safe, stable, and efficient plant operations Analyze real-time process data and alarms to diagnose issues and initiate corrective actions Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to optimize system performance Support system troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives Maintain accurate operational documentation and communicate system status across shifts What Are We Looking For Strong proficiency in operating automated control systems.

Knowledge of technology enabled operations, automation, control systems, data flows, and system performance monitoring. Ability to quickly assess abnormal conditions, determine root causes at ahigh level, and take appropriate action. You should be comfortable making decisions under pressure while maintaining a safety first mindset. Demonstrated success working with diverse teams maintenance technicians, engineers, supervisors, and operators to resolve issues and optimize system performance.

Clear communication is essential. A strong commitment to safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and consistent product quality. Taking ownership of maintaining a stable, controlled operating environment. Comfort working with evolving automation technologies and willingness to learn new tools, systems and processes. You approach challenges with curiosity, resilience, and continuous improvement mindset.

Work Environment This role is based in an industrial manufacturing setting and involves working with advanced automation and control systems. The position may require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as time spent in control rooms and production areas following all safety standards.

What We Offer Competitive base salary$36.30-$44.77 401(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 Saving 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 Shaping the future, buildingsuccesses Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry.

As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people.

With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment.

As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.