Engineering Manager
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Engineering
Operations Manager -
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager
Company:
Methacrylates
Job DescriptionThe Site Engineering Manager is a senior leader responsible for ensuring the safe reliable, and compliant operation of a high-hazard chemical manufacturing facility. This role leads the engineering function, encompassing reliability, capital project execution, maintenance, and plant overhaul planning and execution. As a member of the site leadership team, the Engineering Manager plays a critical role in sustaining asset integrity and driving continuous improvement across the site.
DIMENSIONSNumber of staff supervised 8 direct, 23 total
Fixed cost budget $35 million USD
Variable cost budget $300 million USD
Capital budget $20 million USD
Asset replacement value $450 million USD
Number of plants 1 (MMA)
ACCOUNTABILITIES Leadership & Strategy
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering organization including reliability engineers, project engineers, maintenance personnel, and overhaul planners.
Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, collaborating with peers in Operations, EHS, Technology, Quality, HR and Procurement.
Champion engineering excellence, asset integrity, and long-term reliability strategies aligned with site and corporate goals.
Ensure robust asset integrity programs are in place for fixed, rotating, electrical, and instrumented systems.
Maintain compliance with OSHA PSM and other regulatory requirements through effective engineering controls and documentation.
Oversee root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with the Technology Manager and other site leaders in the development of the capital investment program and site asset strategies.
Provide input to the capital portfolio through asset integrity assessments, equipment replacement needs, and refurbishment planning.
Lead the development and execution of capital projects, from concept to closure, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets are met.
Manage project engineering resources and interface with corporate engineering and external contractors as needed.
Provide oversight to the Maintenance Manager and ensure effective execution of preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs.
Lead planning and execution of annual plant overhaul events, coordinating cross-functional teams and external resources.
Exercise decision-making authority over engineering staffing, capital project prioritization, and maintenance strategies.
Ensure engineering decisions support safe operations, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset health.
Asset reliability (e.g., MTBF, downtime reduction)
Capital project delivery (on-time, on-budget, safety performance)
Maintenance effectiveness (planned vs. unplanned work ratio)
Overhaul execution (schedule adherence, cost control, quality, safety metrics)
Compliance with regulatory and internal standards (audit results, PSM metrics)
Demonstrates accountability and ownership for site performance.
Communicates clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
Builds trust and fosters collaboration within and across teams.
Maintains composure, high standards and sound judgment under pressure.
Drives continuous improvement and innovation.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
Minimum 10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, with at least 5 years in engineering leadership roles.
Proven experience in managing reliability programs, capital projects, and maintenance in a PSM-regulated environment.
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strategic Thinking:
Aligns engineering priorities with long-term site goals.People Development:
Coaches and mentors engineering talent to build team strength.Decision Making:
Makes informed, timely decisions that balance risk and reward.Strategic Influence:
Works effectively with peers and stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.Safety Leadership:
Models and enforces a strong safety culture in all engineering activities.
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