Kiln Coach
Requisition ID: 15945
Location:
Florence, CO, US, 81226
Pay Type: Salary
Travel Requirement: 31-40%
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.
As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we're ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We're in every construction market.
Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.
Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers (https://www.amrize.com/us/en/careers.html)
Description:
Join Amrize as a Kiln Coach 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
This role is a key within the cement plant team, accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the company's cement manufacturing facility. The position provides end-to-end oversight of clinker production and maintenance, including kiln, fuel handling, pyro-processing, and associated material handling systems that form the core of cement manufacturing. Responsibilities include operational and maintenance planning, process optimization, performance monitoring, and cross-functional coordination of maintenance, production, quality, and reliability functions. Responsibilities also include major kiln outages and turnaround execution, and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven and root-cause methodologies. The role requires strong technical credibility, excellent communication skills, analytical problem-solving and sound operational decision-making.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
Operate as a team member of the Manufacturing Performance Center (MPC) team.
Provide technical expertise to all manufacturing plants and facilities.
Improve equipment net availability, Meantime between failure (MTBF) and decrease overall maintenance cost.
Analyze equipment failures to determine causes; develop and recommend solutions.
Assist plants with executing major shutdown standard preventive maintenance routines (PMR´s).
Provide input to changes in the existing preventive maintenance program based on field inputs, performance reviews and failure investigations.
Coordinate contractors or contract personnel working on assigned special projects related to reliability improvements.
Manage minor maintenance projects / tasks as assigned
Participate in special assessments, surveys and studies when required
Implement use of new technologies, cost saving techniques/materials and improved safety procedures.
Assist plants in the preparation and implementation of critical equipment repairs that impact defined key performance indicators (KPIs).
Manage and supervise specialty services relating to kilns including conditioned based maintenance (CbM), preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs.
Establish baseline CbM data as needed to help ensure the success of existing/new installations and modifications.
Work with plants to establish and maintain kiln shell profile standards for high operating reliability of existing/new equipment.
Be a resource to plants for training on kilns, technical assistance, follow-up and troubleshooting.
Other duties as assigned.
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 or years of equivalent experience
Additional Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Mechanical Engineering
Required Work Experience:
7-10 years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Supervisory experience is desired.
3+ years in the cement manufacturing or related industry is strongly preferred.
Required Training/Certifications:
Required Technical Skills : Knowledge of SAP is preferred
Travel Requirements : 30% - 50%
Additional Requirements :
Availability to provide engineering support on a 24-hour operation.
Achieving a level considered expert.
Comprehensive personal computer software knowledge required.
Obtain certification and conformance to maintenance & reliability regulations for up-to-date concepts/technology and systems.
Principles of equipment reliability analysis methods such as Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Reliability Centered Maintenance.
Good leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills in a "team" setting.
Desire/drive for continuous improvement.
Team player who enjoys working with diverse groups of people, i.e. at all levels.
Self-starter with initiative/energy to work with people, develop ideas, and drive maintenance improvement.
Strong and demonstrated planning, follow-up, organizational, and project management skills.
Able to facilitate the collaboration of employees in process teams.
Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills; detail oriented.
Make sound decisions based on a thorough analysis of available data/information, and follows up on critical issues.
Able to clearly convey information and ideas to individuals or groups.
Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or work environment.
Initiate action to achieve goals beyond what is required, is innovative and cost and safety conscious in approach to process improvement.
Demonstrate technical proficiency for area of responsibility and the ability to translate technical information to non-technical staff.
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, 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
Accepting Applications until April 27, 2026
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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.
BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, 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. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!
Amrize North America Inc. takes 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. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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 email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com . This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nearest Major Market: Colorado Springs
