Engineering Manager

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Job Title:

Engineering Manager

Function:

Engineering and Engineering Services

Job Summary:

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all engineering activities at the site to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of equipment within budgetary constraints. This role requires strong leadership and team-building capabilities, with a focus on fostering a high-performance engineering culture. The successful candidate will collaborate with peers across the business to share best practices and drive continuous improvement, contributing to the execution of a world-class engineering program.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the Engineering Department to safely achieve operational goals, including staff assignments, training, performance evaluations, and effective communication.
• Foster a high standard of ethical and professional conduct, ensuring a competent and safety-conscious team through mentoring, development, and strategic manpower planning.
• Oversee the preparation and administration of the department's annual operating budget and actively contribute to the facility-wide budgeting process.
• Manage the safe planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects, ensuring compliance with design specifications, applicable codes, and company standards from AFE preparation through installation.
• Provide technical leadership and support for maintenance activities, including safe equipment design, troubleshooting, inspections, and turnaround planning and execution.
• Ensure engineering work adheres to established safety, quality, and performance standards, maintaining compliance through effective processes and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support strategic initiatives such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), proactive preventive maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety and reliability.
• Review and approve engineering designs, contractor drawings, equipment specifications, and maintenance procedures to ensure regulatory and safety compliance.
• Monitor and guide the Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring thorough engineering review and safe implementation.
• Maintain accurate reporting and record-keeping practices to meet internal and external stakeholder requirements.
• Actively participate in plant shutdowns and turnarounds, including safe planning, implementation, and post-event verification.

Internal Controls:

• Establish and implement processes and procedures to ensure departmental compliance with internal control requirements.
• Monitor adherence to established controls and collaborate with the Internal Controls Department to identify gaps, improvement opportunities, and training needs.
• Develop and execute corrective actions to address deficiencies and enhance the effectiveness of internal control systems.

Successful incumbents will have:

• A strong commitment to safety, with active participation in behavioral-based safety programs and a proven track record of promoting an injury-free workplace.
• Commitment to personal and environmental well-being through ethical and professional conduct.
• Effective leadership and people development skills, with experience mentoring teams and fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Strategic thinking and leadership experience, including involvement in plant visioning and alignment with broader organizational goals.
• High-level engineering expertise and hands-on experience with plant-based projects from concept through commissioning.
• Strong project management capabilities across all phases-feasibility, scope development, budgeting, design, construction, and vendor management.
• Proven success in driving continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and production optimization.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• Solid analytical and troubleshooting abilities, paired with sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in computer-based tools and systems relevant to engineering and project management.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work in a team environment, with good interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
• Passion for learning client plant technologies and applying that knowledge to enhance operations.
• Experience developing and managing capital plans and engineering budgets.

Position Scope/Contribution:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or chemical plant environment; fertilizer manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated technical and supervisory expertise in a plant setting, including mentoring, coaching, and team leadership.
• Proven experience in project management across all phases-from feasibility and design to implementation and commissioning.
• Strong background in continuous improvement methodologies and quality enhancement initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of the organization.
• Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

TEC Group International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.