Engineering Manager - Projects & Process

Salary: $ 135,000.00

We have partnered with an environmental services company in the Adams, NE area to provide them with an Engineering Manager Projects & Process. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills for the Engineering Manager Projects & Process:

#1. Bachelor of Science degree or higher (from an accredited school) in the Engineering field. Bachelor of Science degree or higher (from an accredited school) in Chemical Engineering preferred.

#2. 8 years of operations experience in a large-scale industrial, continuous process manufacturing environment. Ethanol manufacturing experience preferred.

#3. 5 years of capital project management experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

#4. 3 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role.

#5. Experience with processing equipment such as evaporators, heat exchangers, centrifuges, drying equipment, boilers, cooling towers, chiller, air compressors, pumps, valves, electrical circuits, and instrumentation preferred.

Responsibilities of the Engineering Manager Projects & Process:

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering department in the completion of process engineering projects following best-in-class practices. The Engineering Manager will directly execute on and oversee a team of engineers in the execution of, a variety of engineering functions including upgrades to plant design, root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives and management of capital projects. The Engineering Manager will have direct supervisory responsibility of the process engineers. The Engineering Manager will support all policies, goals, and objectives of the company while representing the company knowledgeably and professionally.

• Leads others: expects, inspects, and coaches. Provides fast feedback. Holds people accountable.
• Relentlessly pursues being a better-version-of-themselves.
• Leverages systems to drive behaviors. Identifies the system (or lack of a system) that is creating unwanted behaviors and reengineers (or engineers) the system.
• Utilizes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Creates detailed capital project plans.
• Manages capital project budgets. Communicates unanticipated deviations to CTO.
• Simultaneously manages and coordinates the design, engineering, and execution of multiple projects that are safe, efficient, on-time and on-budget.
• Develops and implements profitability improvement projects in alignment with goals and strategies.
• Promotes a proactive (vs. reactive) culture.
• Drives knowledge and problem-solving ability to lowest levels of the organization.
• Diligently seeks root cause. Master of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Facilitates effective communication and positive working relationships between departments and with peers, superiors and subordinates.
• Inspires others through a shared vision of the future.
• Works closely with the operations department to effectively implement and integrate maintenance and profitability capital projects.
• Supports operations team when challenges with existing systems are beyond the department's capabilities.
• Ensures vendors and contractors are qualified to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to retain best-in-class production.
• Power-user of the Distributive Control System (DCS).
• Drives effective change through the Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Ensures compliance with safety and environmental programs and regulations.
• Regularly communicates departmental results to CTO.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures and issues disciplinary action to employees as needed, in coordination with the CTO and Human Resources.
• Facilitates the performance management process to include conducting performance appraisals and regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings with employees. Documents in the performance management system accordingly.
• Manages, approves, and monitors employee PTO requests and attendance.
• Participates in the interview and selection process for new employees.
• Supports and promotes a positive and cooperative team environment that fosters creative problem solving and shared learning.
• Provides back-up for other department personnel as needed.
• Completes tasks assigned by the CTO along with other duties not listed herein, but which need to be accomplished to maintain safe and productive day-to-day operations within the plant.
• Maintains confidentiality of all employee records and company matters.
• Ensures all local, state, and federal regulations are being met at all times.

Requirements for the Engineering Manager Projects & Process:

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher (from an accredited school) in the Engineering field.
  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher (from an accredited school) in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 8 years of operations experience in a large-scale industrial, continuous process manufacturing environment.
  • Ethanol manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Experience with processing equipment such as evaporators, heat exchangers, centrifuges, drying equipment, boilers, cooling towers, chiller, air compressors, pumps, valves, electrical circuits, and instrumentation preferred.
• 5 years of capital project management experience.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• 3 years of experience in a supervisory/leadership role.

Skills/Abilities of the Engineering Manager Projects & Process:

• Proven leader.
• Strong continuous improvement mentality.
• Proven track record of managing large capital projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Effective delegator.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations for construction and manufacturing.

Other Key Requirements:

• 100% onsite
• Must be willing to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.
• Ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color on a computer monitor.
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.

Benefits of the Engineering Manager Projects & Process:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plans

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