Engineering Manager - Aubange (BE)
Published on 07/09/2024
Michelman International
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Engineering Manager - Aubange (BE)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage the capital project portfolio for the Aubange plant, working with site management and corporate engineering to ensure we are executing capital aligned with business objectives.
- Accountable for execution of capital projects from conceptualization through start up, in accordance with Michelman’s stage gate process
- Prepare the annual capital budget as well as working with the corporate engineering team to establish a 5-year capital forecast for the region.
- Manage the maintenance team and contractors to ensure projects are prioritized effectively and executed safely, on time, and on budget
- Overall accountability for the site maintenance management system, ensuring all assets are in the system with the correct maintenance and spare parts strategies to drive reliability and uptime
- Accountable for leading day to day activities of and developing the maintenance team
- Consistently evaluate resource levels and methods to improve productivity and/or reduce costs
- Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department and plant
- Any other responsibilities assigned my management
Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to manage staff and contractors consisting of individuals with diverse experience, education, and background
- Experience managing capital projects
- Experience working with computerized maintenance management software
- Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software
- Familiarity with common chemical processing equipment and control systems (e.g. Reactors, Pumps, Valves, Instruments, PLCs, Etc)
- Willing to take initiative and constantly striving for improvement
- Able to multi-task in an environment often subject to various demands and need for quick decisions
- Understanding of basic profit and loss concepts associated with the business environment
- Fluent in English and French
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in chemical manufacturing environment
- At least five (5) years of experience leading and mentoring others
