Automation Project Manager
Amrize · Alpena
Join Amrize as a Automation Project Manager and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Amrize Cement Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Automation Project Manager to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of control systems at our industrial cement manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be responsible for managing capital automation projects from conception through commissioning, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between project management and deep technical expertise in industrial automation, focusing on optimizing continuous processes such as raw milling, pyroprocessing (kiln operations), finish milling, and material handling.
Position Location: Amrize Alpena Cement Plant 1435 Ford Avenue, Alpena, Michigan 49707
Relocation: Position is eligible for relocation assistance for candidates outside the Alpena, MI area.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Lead the full lifecycle of automation capital projects, including scope definition, feasibility studies, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and commissioning.
- Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and provide regular progress reports to plant leadership and stakeholders.
- Coordinate and manage external contractors, system integrators, and equipment vendors to ensure adherence to technical specifications and project timelines.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including functional specifications, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and operator training manuals.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree
- 5–7+ years of progressive experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
- 3+ years of dedicated project management experience managing capital projects (preferably exceeding $1M+ in scope).
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Required Work Experience: Experience in heavy continuous-process manufacturing is required; direct experience in cement, mining, or mineral processing is highly preferred.
Required Technical Skills:
- Deep proficiency in programming and configuring major PLC/DCS platforms (e.g., Siemens PCS7 / S7, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, ABB 800xA, or similar).
- Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus).
- Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics, loop drawings, and P&IDs.
- Familiarity with plant historians and data analytics tools (e.g., OSIsoft PI).
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical systems.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of driving consensus across diverse teams.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Travel Requirements: 25% (estimated)
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to work independently and to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Strong communication, writing training and presentation skills.
- Ability to work and to contribute to a dynamic team environment.
- Energetic, self-motivated, dependable, looking to be challenged by complex multi-disciplined problems.
- Flexibility, open-mindedness and the ability to be adaptive and learn from others.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate customer co-operation.
- Must be eligible to work in USA.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day
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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.