Carbon Capture Technology Manager

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US? Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products. ABOUT THE ROLE Holcim is the world leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. CO2 capture use and storage has been identified as an important element in delivering on the company’s commitment to Net Zero. We are actively developing several Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) projects and pilots in the US & Canada. As we continue to look for more sustainable ways to build, we need world-class talent to join our team. People who are passionate about sustainability, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture. We are currently searching for a Carbon Capture Technology Manager that has had exposure to various carbon capture technologies that are applicable to the cement industry. The role is designed to support the business with expertise in carbon capture technologies and carbon management processes and expand our internal capabilities as we develop various exciting projects in the USA and Canada. Reporting to the Director, CCUS Projects (North America), you will be involved in all phases of various CCUS projects in the region (feasibility, conceptual, pilots, technology selection, basic engineering, FEED, EPC, etc.), you will have an opportunity to drive business decisions and make a real-world impact through project development delivering deep decarbonization in a hard-to-abate industry. You will form part of a dynamic collaborative team of professionals focused on CCUS and cement decarbonization. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Serve as a subject matter expert in process engineering for carbon capture projects and lead the capture technology aspects of feasibility, concept selection, FEED studies. Support EPC phases of projects that move to execution. Use process engineering skills to evaluate and challenge process design, heat and material balances, balance of plant design, etc. Verify and challenge design & process aspects of carbon capture technologies, namely amine absorption, adsorption, cryogenic separation, pressure swing adsorption systems, membrane-based separation technologies, etc. Conduct technology selection for carbon capture projects by identifying and evaluating potential technology providers and their offerings. Develop innovative concepts for pilot plants using advanced next-generation technologies. Integrate CO2 capture technologies in cement plants (optimizing tie-ins, heat integration, CO2 concentration increases, etc.) Evaluate the design of pre-treatment systems to ensure flue gas meets required specifications before entering the carbon capture plant. Support technical aspects of balance of plant systems, including flue gas treatment, cooling water system, water and effluent treatment system, CO2 compression and transportation. Supporting technical concept selection during the project development phase for cement plants of the Group considering the specific boundary conditions. Conduct and participate in HS&E assessments such as HAZID/HAZOP. Represent Holcim and the CCUS team in different project meetings and/or conferences, share knowledge and best practices. Coordination of various technology stakeholders at global level in the field of CCUS. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to Holcim’s sustainability and environmental goals by leading the critical aspects of carbon capture technology in our CCUS strategy. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree or years of equivalent experience. Field of Study Preferred: Chemical Engineering Required Work Experience: 10 years experience on industrial gases, natural gas processing and/or CO2 capture projects: Travel Requirements: Able to travel as needed for feasibility studies and supporting project managers. Travel required ~25% of the time. Mainly in the USA and Canada. Additional Requirements: ● 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. ● Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim 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 ● Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage ● 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 policy YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE At Holcim, 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. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in. 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 call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment to 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. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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