Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited College or University; Advanced degree preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in a chemical, oil/gas, energy, or related plant environment; 10 years preferred
• Strong Project Management and Supervision skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Engineering and Asset Management technical knowledge
• Experience in the application of engineering methods and principles in the industrial chemical processing/manufacturing field
• High level of technology-based reporting capabilities
• Knowledge of relevant engineering codes, standards and practices
• Strong communication skills, along with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
• Financial skills and working knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Excellent planning, organizing and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the KPC Health, Safety, Environmental and Security policies & procedures and demonstrate a personal commitment to Koppers’ Zero Harm/Zero Waste program
• Ensure that all Koppers & KPC procedures and policies are followed
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Koppers’ Zero Harm/Zero Waste program
• Develop the capability of team members and other employees by providing coaching and mentoring. Identify development opportunities and initiate continuous improvement plans to improve the capability of individuals
• Plan and execute strategies to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Develop relationships with outside contractors and build successful teams.
• Provide support to the Maintenance Department by setting specifications on equipment.
• Identify and improve process changes for productivity, quality, safety and environmental stewardship by identifying and prioritizing needs and defining goals
• Provide engineering technical support to internal and external customers
• Supervise the work of multiple teams.
• Monitor, review and enhance controllable parameters on an ongoing basis to achieve optimum equipment performance
• Introduction of technologies, equipment, processes and procedures to improve the efficiencies of the plant
• Provide technical advice to maintenance teams and ensure proper operation and care of equipment and maintain and analyze equipment data and history records to help predict maintenance needs
• Propose and manage capital, operational and project expenditure budgets
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ASME code and API tank specifications preferred
• Project management training preferred