Technical Manager

Position Summary

Responsible for all management functions of the plant Technical Group. The Technical Group’s primary purpose is to provide technical/engineering assistance to the facility. This involves support of the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Coffeyville Nitrogen Fertilizer facility. The Technical Group also supports the long‑term capital project strategy and manages both small and large capital projects.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, Chemical Engineering preferred

• 10+ years of chemical plant operational experience required
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal regulations that apply to facility required
• 5+ years supervisory experience required
• Experience with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analysis is preferred
• Strong mathematical, reasoning, problem solving and an understanding of P&IDs
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and effectively resolve problems within a limited timeframe required
• Demonstrated knowledge of business acumen required, including strategies, roles and responsibilities of all departments in similar manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership in a “Safety First” environment
• Fluent in English, oral and written required
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs

Actions that define the elements of the job’s overall purpose.

• Support all plant safety, environmental and quality assurance goals and initiatives
• Mentor and supervise less experienced engineers and technicians
• Maintain accurate facility process safety information per OSHA requirements, technology, engineering and equipment files, heat and material balances, PSV sizing scenarios and improve document control
• Facilitate personnel development by participation through outside training sponsored by suppliers, manufacturers and other training facilities
• Investigate improved methods of plant operation, energy savings and equipment efficiency are priorities of this position
• Assist Operations and Maintenance personnel in solving plant problems
• Promote and facilitate communications with line supervision, which results in improved solutions to problems
• Determine and propose engineering studies to improve plant efficiency and equipment reliability
• Provide mechanical design, procurement, planning and supervision of capital projects
• Analyze and evaluate process problems and perform feasibility studies of plant modifications
• Support capital project management
• Participate in the scheduling of outside vendors and contractors
• Enhance the plant safety program by conducting/facilitating incident investigations and process hazard analyses
• Manage replacement of and monitor facility catalyst and refractory
• Regularly communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns and questions
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals

• Increase plant reliability, profitability and operability
• Provide a safe and environmentally sound operation
• Eliminate costly mistakes, develop cost savings to projects and ensure projects are completed on time
• Eliminate delays resulting from lack of coordination between departments
• Provide efficient and effective communication link between all departments
• Provide creative ideas and solutions to problems that have been accepted due to previous failures
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.

CVR Energy is an EEO and affirmative action employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply.