Engineering Manager

Reports to : Asset Manager FLSA Status: Hourly

Position Summary

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the plant's engineering function to ensure the safe, reliable, environmentally compliant, and cost-effective operation of a continuous-process catalyst recycling facility. This position oversees asset reliability, asset management strategy, mechanical and electrical engineering, capital improvements, and technical support while partnering closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Tech, Environmental, and Safety.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for developing and executing engineering strategies that improve plant reliability, sustainable asset availability, and regulatory compliance while supporting long-term business objectives.

This position reports directly to the Asset Manager and serves as a member of the plant leadership team.

• Promote a culture where safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence are core values.
• Lead the Asset Management Framework in alignment with ISO 55000 principles, including SAMP (strategic asset management plan).
• Develop Lifecycle Management strategies for all equipment: PM strategy, sustaining capex program, and major renewals in alignment with the operational strategy.
• Track and manage asset health by implementing a thorough inspections strategy.
• Improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle costs.
• Foster collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, Environmental and Supply Chain.
• Serve as the technical authority for plant engineering matters.
• Lead and develop the engineering team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement sustainable improvements.
• Support hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical operations through equipment monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Lead process hazard analyses (PHA) and Management of Change (MOC) activities.
• Develop standard operating parameters and engineering standards.
• Develop and manage the plant capital improvement program.
• Prepare project scopes, budgets, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Manage engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate engineering contractors and outside consultants.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to measure project performance.
• Support plant reliability initiatives through engineering analysis.
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for major equipment failures.
• Recommend equipment upgrades and technology improvements.
• Develop and manage the Engineering Department budget.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) documentation.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is desirable but not required.

Experience

• 10+ years of engineering experience in heavy industrial or continuous-process manufacturing.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing capital projects.
• Experience leading an Asset Management Program aligned with ISO 55000

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and industrial plant environments.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to respond to plant emergencies outside of normal business hours.

Working Conditions

• Primarily day shift with occasional evening or weekend work.
• Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, dust, noise, chemicals, and moving equipment.
• Participation in plant outages, shutdowns, and emergency response activities.
• Limited travel for vendor meetings, training, and technical conferences.