Engineering Department Manager (will relo) - The Sotland Group : Job Details

The Engineering Manager must have the ability to lead/coordinate/manage, maintenance, repair, programs and projects for a large refinery. In this position, he/she will be responsible for managing a team of engineers, supervisors and technicians to maintain safe, reliable, efficient operation of the refinery. He/she will report directly to the Refinery Manager and work in a team environment with the other department heads.

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH STRONG OVERALL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE - MUST KNOW POWERHOUSE, TURBINES, BOILERS, ETC.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the implementation of and maintenance of the predictive and preventative maintenance programs and other reliability improvement initiatives.
• Manage the reliability engineer and develop this role into integral part of the overall maintenance program
• Manage the Boiler & Power House Engineer. Work with him or her and their staff to insure the continued safe, reliable, efficient operation of the boiler and power station.
• Manage the Maintenance Superintendent and his staff to insure that all preventive maintenance, work orders etc. are completed in a timely manner.
• Manage the Electrical Engineer and maintain plant electrical systems.
• Manage the Controls Engineering Group and maintain the plant controls systems.
• Work with the other department heads on both daily and long term plans to insure that all of the various department's goals are aligned.
• Prepare and administer the department's daily budget, work with the other department heads and the refinery manger to determine a major repair budget and capital budget for the refinery.
• Work closely with the Safety, Environmental and Quality teams to ensure the refinery's goals in these areas are attained.
• Work with the corporate engineering team to develop capital projects, oversee the installation of new equipment and systems. Be involved with equipment vendor and contractor selection for projects.
• Be familiar with all federal and state safety compliance programs such as lockout tag out, confined space, burning and welding, etc. Responsible for all engineering department safety related matters.
• Be familiar with all federal, state and local environmental programs such as Title 5, SPCC, and hazmat.
• Provide training and personnel develop to both new and existing employees in both technology, work practices, etc.
• Build and maintain a teamwork-oriented philosophy and hold team members accountable for their performance
• Provide the necessary individual counselling of employees whose performance does not meet acceptable standards and take appropriate actions.
• Keep current with technological changes that can improve the performance of equipment, promote a safer more efficient work environment.
• Keep abreast of current laws and changes being made that may affect the operation of the maintenance department i.e. ARC Flash.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 - 10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment – demonstrated leadership and management skills (Must have preventative maintenance or similar)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Plant supervision a plus
• Minimal travel less than 5%, some weekend and after hours, work may be required especially during outages for projects or breakdowns.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel and word and AutoCAD
• Experience with SAP and SAP maintenance module preferred but not required
• Experience in managing projects and working with both vendors and contractors.
• Some basic electrical knowledge preferred but not required

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Engineering: B.Ch.E., BSEE, BSME.
• MBA or Masters degree in engineering preferred
• PE not required