Optimization Specialist II - HROC
- Pay
- $84,900 – $113,193 per year
- Location
- Irving, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 17 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Safe operation of cement plant in 24/7 environment
- Control room experience
- Understanding of kiln and mill processes
- Familiarity with process control systems
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication and collaboration with maintenance, engineering, and production personnel
- Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends
Also useful
- Technical certifications or vocational training in process operations
- Chemical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering background
About the role
Line of Business: Service & Support About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the largest suppliers of building materials worldwide. In North America, the company operates more than 450 locations throughout the United States and Canada, employing approximately 9,000 people. What You'll Be Doing Monitor and control the cement manufacturing process from the Remote Optimization Center, based in Dallas, Texas.
Review equipment status, process parameters, and alarms to ensure the plant operates within defined parameters and adheres to standard operating procedures. Ensure safe and continuous plant operations, maintaining product quality, and complying with environmental regulations. This is achieved through close coordination with plant personnel and other HROC staff.
Identify and troubleshoot process and equipment issues, resolving them promptly by collaborating with plant and HROC teams to minimize downtime and production losses. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of process parameters, equipment readings, and operational activities. These records support the analysis of operational data to detect trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
What Are We Looking For Proven ability to safely operate a cement plant in a 24/7 environment, with extensive control room experience, disciplined decision making, strong understanding of kiln and mill processes, and familiarity with process control systems required to remotely operate a complex plant. Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree, preferably in Chemical, Industrial, or Manufacturing.
Technical certifications or vocational training in process operations or a related field may be substituted for a degree. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy and precision. Excellent communication and the ability to collaborate effectively with maintenance, engineering, and production personnel. Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, and weekends.
Ability to travel within the United States and Canada as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary ranging from $84,900 to $113,193, 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 are offered, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 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 and 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
From Heidelberg Materials's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 24, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Optimization Specialist II - HROC role at Heidelberg Materials?
The Optimization Specialist II - HROC posting at Heidelberg Materials states compensation of $84,900 – $113,193 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Heidelberg Materials's official career site.
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This Optimization Specialist II - HROC position at Heidelberg Materials is located in Irving, TX (On-site). Always check Heidelberg Materials's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Optimization Specialist II - HROC at Heidelberg Materials?
For the Optimization Specialist II - HROC role, Heidelberg Materials highlights a bachelor's degree; experience with Safe operation of cement plant in 24/7 environment, Control room experience, Understanding of kiln and mill processes, Familiarity with process control systems, Analytical and problem-solving skills, Attention to detail. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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