Plant Engineering Lead

Job description:

Brief Description

The Plant Engineering Lead will have overall responsibility to lead, mentor, and develop the Project

Engineering and Structural Engineering Departments. This position will report to the Director of

Engineering and will lead the group that provides Process, Mechanical and Structural Engineering support,

calculations, and equipment sizing for a wide variety of air pollution control projects: baghouse fabric filters,

circulating dry scrubbers, sorbent injection equipment, material handling systems, regenerative thermal

oxidizers, and wet electrostatic precipitators.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering workload among the team members.

• Supervise the preparation of mass and energy balances, piping and instrument diagrams, heat transfer

calculations, pressure drop calculations, and fan and material-handling sizing, etc.

• Supervise the preparation equipment specifications and review vendor bids for compliance with project

requirements.

• Assign plant engineering resources to projects.

• Drive continuous improvement by establishing procedures, implementing system changes, monitoring

performance, and making corrections as needed while ensuring compliance with quality and safety

guidelines.

• Utilize Autodesk Construction Cloud and other data analysis tools to gather and analyze project data,

ensuring accurate reporting on project progress, productivity, and standards adherence.

• Generate regular reports for management, providing insights into key performance indicators and

recommending improvements.

• Assist the Director of Engineering with performance reviews and facilitating professional development

for team members.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership.

• Strive to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce waste.

• Advocate on behalf of team members and secure the resources needed for the team to excel, including

researching and proposing capital investments.

• Help create and oversee project budgets and engage in cost management strategies.

• Collaborate with project managers to define and provide timely updates on plant engineering scope,

budgets, timelines, and deliverables.

• Evaluate and recommend new CAD tools and technologies that align with the company's needs.

• Develop and maintain successful relationships with suppliers and customers.

• Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the #1ANDRITZway core values and behaviors and promote a

positive work environment.

• Other duties as assigned.

#1ANDRITZway Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus

• Ownership for Performance

• Shared Commitment

• Openness

#1ANDRITZway ALeaders Behaviors

• Lead by Example

• Lead the Business

• Care for People

• Guide the Team

Job Specific Competencies

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and

make strategic decisions.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

• Advanced time management and organizational skills.

• Strong business acumen with an understanding of procurement and financial processes.

• Strong leadership skills including teambuilding, mentoring, training, and talent development.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while

meeting deadlines.

• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Commitment to high ethical, quality, and safety standards.

• Continuous learning mindset and commitment to technical excellence.

• Advanced project management skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.

Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.

• 5+ years of related engineering experience.

• Prior experience leading a team of engineers.

• Experience using CAD platforms and SAP software.

Other Valued Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Preferred)

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies a plus.

• Experience in managing large-scale capital / industrial projects.