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iLocatum · 1 day ago

Plant Engineering Manager

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

iLocatum is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering organization and ensure optimal performance of plant operations. The role involves managing capital projects, leading the engineering team, and maintaining safety, quality, and sustainability standards across the facility.

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Responsibilities

Lead Engineering Organization

Responsible for coaching and development of the engineering team including setting objectives, conducting performance appraisals, providing career coaching, cultural development, and ongoing performance management

Capital Management

Cultivate a positive working environment and model top safety and quality principles across the organization

Deliver projects to support safety, quality and sustainability expectations

Manage relationships with key suppliers, including capital equipment, engineering and construction

Interfaces with TSO and Chief Plant Engineering to prioritize work and allocate resources

Own and manage plant Capital Budget. Track Capital spending against budget and manage accordingly

Develop the plant 5 Year Capital Plan. Work includes establishment, maintenance, forecasting and reporting Capital needs. Work with Finance, Operations, and Technical Services Organization to ensure plans align with the Plant and SBA Masterplans

Initiative & Project Management

Lead the Initiative Management (IM) Pillar for the plant including implementation of IM tools and coaching/development of plant resources. Support SBA and Company efforts in design and improvement of corporate project management systems including IM Pillar team efforts

Ensure effective and efficient execution of projects across the plant. Lead projects directly as required. In conjunction with SBA and Corporate engineering resources select appropriate strategies for major Projects

Manage project Capital and Expense spending. Ensure finance standards are being followed by project and start up leaders. Ensure proper purchasing standards are followed during the execution of equipment specifications and requisitions. Analyze spend trends and use date to improve systems

Ensure successful project start-ups using IM tools including development of equipment standards & specifications, Factory Acceptance Testing protocol and Commissioning protocol. Coach engineering resources and project startup leaders

Participate in and provide technical feedback for new initiatives and product development. Partner with R&D in new product development to ensure successful engineering and equipment selection to deliver required process transformations

Property, Buildings and Facilities Ownership

Maintain property records for site including titles, deeds, and surveys. Manage document preparations for permits and permit records. Develop and maintain facilities master plans for maintenance (structural integrity) and improvements including communal areas, roofs, HVAC, plumbing, sewers, floors, etc. Manage interface with Company Risk Management Manager and Insurance Provider (currently FM Global)

Manage the utilities department and systems at the plant. Ensure proper maintenance of all utility’s equipment including the use of appropriate Operations Excellence standards and PSM requirements

Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Ownership

Lead the development of the plant BCP to address personnel, property, facility, utility, and equipment needs after a business interruption

Own the plant BCP ongoing and make updates and revisions, as necessary

Provide Technical Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Leadership

Provide input to technical safety programs (Process, Combustion, Pressure Vessel, Fire, and Thermal & Electrical). Ensure all projects meet tech safety and environmental requirements through coordination with and audits by the Plant HS&E Leader

Work with Sustainability Leader(s) on efforts to meet sustainability goals including energy, water, and waste reduction

Qualification

Capital project managementProcess controlsFacilities engineeringLean Six SigmaEngineering experienceCoaching technical leadersOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering

At least 5 years of engineering experience

Capital project management experience

Experience in one or more of the following technologies: process/making equipment, packaging equipment, process controls, facilities engineering, and/or new plant construction and start-up

Experience leading and coaching technical leaders

SQMS, TPM, Lean, Six Sigma or other experience with the implementation of High Performing Work Systems is required

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize appropriately

Strong interpersonal and communication skills