Also must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time
As the Director of Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing our company's engineering function. Your responsibilities will span across various critical areas, ensuring operational excellence, efficient project execution, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Engineering Oversight:
Develop, oversee, and manage the operational effectiveness of process equipment.
Lead the specification and installation of new process equipment.
Implement systems to enhance production efficiency and capacity.
Provide expert support for plant projects, leveraging your knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, EPA, HazMat, and facilities management.
Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies as necessary.
Capital Expenditure (Capex) Management:
Generate, justify, and approve engineering capital projects.
Drive the annual capital budgeting process and execute approved projects.
Establish and manage the capex process across all plants.
Ensure effective financial and budget management, including project costing and timely communication with plant teams and management.
Project Management:
Lead projects from initiation to closure, following best practices:
Initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close projects.
Manage procurement, risk, and quality.
Oversee the entire lifecycle of capex projects.
Handle simultaneous multi-site projects.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Vet and select external contractors, ensuring cost tracking.
Apply construction systems, practices, and methods.