Technical Manager

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more. Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team. The Job We are looking for a Technical Manager for our Conroe, Texas plant. Some of your main duties & responsibilities: Lead the safe execution, commissioning, startup, and completion of capital projects, including the construction and startup of new process units and production facilities. Manage and oversee all engineering, maintenance, reliability, electrical, and instrumentation activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. Develop and implement the plant's engineering and maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and reliability‑centered maintenance programs. Direct and mentor Project Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, E&I Technicians, contractors, and other technical personnel to achieve operational and project objectives. Develop, manage, and monitor annual CapEx and OpEx budgets, ensuring projects and maintenance activities are executed within approved financial targets. Lead Management of Change (MOC) activities and ensure all engineering modifications comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements. Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance, reliability, project execution, equipment performance, cost control, safety, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Support process safety management initiatives by leading risk assessments, participating in hazard reviews, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective actions. Oversee the maintenance and technical integrity of critical plant equipment, including pumps, piping systems, tanks, heat exchangers, reactors, utilities, instrumentation, electrical systems, and process control equipment. Ensure accurate technical documentation is maintained, including engineering drawings, P&IDs, maintenance procedures, operating procedures, equipment files, and project records. Manage external engineering firms, contractors, equipment vendors, and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards. Who are we looking for? You'll succeed if: Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum of 8 years of engineering, maintenance, reliability, or capital project experience within a chemical, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemical, biofuels, or similar manufacturing environment. Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing technical teams, maintenance personnel, engineering staff, contractors, or project teams. Demonstrated experience leading capital projects from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout. Strong knowledge of industrial equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, reactors, piping systems, tanks, utility systems, and rotating equipment. Experience performing and reviewing engineering calculations related to equipment sizing, hydraulics, heat transfer, process systems, piping systems, and mechanical equipment. Working knowledge of process safety management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and recognized engineering standards. Experience managing maintenance programs, shutdowns, contractor activities, and reliability improvement initiatives. Strong project management, budgeting, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent communication and leadership abilities with the capability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, engineering, HSE, and commercial functions. Preferred Qualifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience supporting greenfield construction projects, plant expansions, or startup operations. Experience with esterification, oleochemical processing, specialty chemicals, biodiesel, renewable feedstocks, or continuous process manufacturing. Knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and industrial automation systems. Experience implementing reliability programs, predictive maintenance technologies, and asset management systems. Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as SAP or similar management systems. Experience with contractor management, EPC firms, and large-scale industrial construction projects. Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference! What's in it for you? You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work‑life balance are equally important to us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oleon