New Job: Maintenance Manager

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Maintenance Manager to be responsible for maintenance management, engineering and reliability. The position is with a highly profitable, diversified company that is looking to add a key person to direct their Maintenance and Engineering Department. This person will lead the effort to enhance the Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Program.

This individual will lead the Maintenance Department and the Reliability Program which is a key to the success of this operation. Looking for an individual who has a solid track record in PM/PdM and has mentored and developed personnel in a Maintenance Department.

The position will include:

• Responsibility for maintenance, engineering and reliability
• Responsibility for mechanical reliability, NDT, vibration analysis, lube oil analysis and mechanical integrity. 
• Serve as Champion for Site Reliability Program. 
• Troubleshoot Plant maintenance problems and establish Preventive and Predictive Maintenance procedures. 
• Direct and coordinate plant CMMS. 
• Work closely with plant and corporate management personnel. 
• Train personnel and develop Reliability Centered Maintenance Program. 

Qualifications:

• BS degree required in Engineering. 
• Able to train personnel and develop Reliability Centered Maintenance Program. 
• Track record of improving plant OEE.
• Experience with CMMS

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New Job: Plant Manager

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Plant Manager

Direct Production, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering. Lead the effort to improve overall productivity and profitability. Solid track record mentoring and developing personnel. 

Responsible for overall safe and efficient plant operations. This position is also responsible for coaching and developing subordinate staff. Additional responsibilities include:

• Responsible for management of all plant operations. 
• Responsible for oversight of Environmental, Health and Safety compliance through implementation and enforcement of all governmental regulations. 
• Responsible for administration and enforcement of Homeland Security 
• Control of operation costs in order to achieve budget. 
• Directing Managers in equipment maintenance and protection programs to maximize life expectancy of all hard assets. 
• Oversee customer satisfaction through producing and delivering on-time products in proper quantities, shipping and correct invoicing. 
• Implement long-term planning concepts, directives and goals as outlined by Senior Corporate Management. 
• Responsible for employee compliance with all operations and plant operating policies and procedures. 
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Company personnel and management. 

The ideal background would include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. MBA preferred but not required. 
• 7+ years of management experience. 
• Proven track record of leadership, productivity improvement, profitability and personnel development while maintaining site Health, Safety and Environmental standards 
• 10+ years of process industry experience.

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New Job: Senior Project Engineer

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Senior Project Engineer

Responsible for:

• Site Assessment 
• Overview of engineering design and technical accuracy
• Planning and coordination of engineering resources
• Budgeting, estimating, and reporting

Qualifications to include:

• Extensive hands-on experience in project management, purchasing, budgeting, contract and vendor management, and commissioning 
• Successful track record of deadline and budgetary target attainment.
• Experience with mineral processing/milling projects required.
• BS Engineering – Mechanical preferred but other disciplines with appropriate experience will be suitable
• Experience directing project site construction.
• PE license preferred but not required
• Supervision of Project Engineers, Vendors and Contractors. 
• Management of engineering and construction with project values in excess of $5MM. 
• Development and implementation of policies and procedures for project engineers and managers.
• Preparation and evaluation RFQs
• Successful track record of health and safety for projects managed
• Development and support of training initiatives to improve both quality and performance of respective workforces.

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New Job: Senior Vice President Sales

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Senior Vice President Sales that requires strong understanding of sales, marketing, business development, product development, product management and supply chain. Will report to Corporate CEO. Responsible for Yearly and Long Term Strategic Business Plans. Must have strong Financial Analysis experience. Because of the confidential nature of the search, cannot be specific on the products/services or location at this time but that will be disclosed prior to proceeding.

Summary of Qualifications:

• BS + MBA (preferred)
• Strong understanding of Commercial, Business Development, Marketing and Sales areas
• Experience with multiple product specifications, 100s of SKUs, and performing short, low volume production runs
• Organic specialty chemical manufacturing
• Directed small batch, specialty chemicals operations with a high number of formulations (100s) and raw materials (100s). Not strictly a commodity chemical operation
• Experience with managing international operations with potential growth in Asia/China, South America, Europe, North Africa, Middle East
• Experience with JVs globally
• Understanding of Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, Procurement, Operations, Manufacturing
• Customer focused
• Strong financial background including planning and forecasting

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New Job: Senior Technical Manager: Hydrometallurgy

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Summary:

The Senior Technical Manager will be a key part of the organization by providing technical leadership to meet the process engineering and technical needs in Solvent Extraction and Electrowinning (SX/EW). The incumbent will manage all technical and quality issues in connection with the construction, start up and operation of a solvent extraction electrowinning plant.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and direct process improvements. 
• Lead technical support. 
• Supervise engineers and technicians.
• Manage all technical and quality issues in connection with the construction, start up and operation of solvent extraction electrowinning plant.    
• Direct the SX/EW Engineering Department. 
• Propose and manage environmental technology projects related to SX/EW operations. 
• Coordinate with corporate EH&S department to ensure environmental compliance.
• Direct the planning, scheduling, technical project management and execution of activities for major technical projects at the SX/EW facilities including providing cost-effective process recommendations and completion of projects on budget and on time for start up and operations. 
• Evaluate performance of SX/EW processes:  analyze operating data, develop mass and energy balances, recommend new or improved practices, processes, equipment, etc., to improve metallurgical and economical performance.  
• Coordinate and direct activities of outside engineering or consulting companies and other contractors in the execution of process engineering/ technical projects or studies. 
• Supervise, develop and evaluate performance of technicians and engineers.

Qualifications:

• Expertise in solvent extraction and electrowinning (SX/EW) technology
• Minimum BS degree in Metallurgy/Hydrometallurgy, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering
• Computer competency in working with and developing system solutions. 
• Six Sigma and Lean Enterprise experience

About Our Client:


Our client is one of the top producers in the world of a key product that is used in a variety of markets. Recent acquisitions and the development of a new state-of-the-art production facility in the U.S. ensure that they will maintain this lead.  Key to their success and market domination is the use of unique processing technologies and equipment that allow them to meet tough customer specifications.

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New Job: Senior Process Engineer: High Corporate Visibility in Very Profitable Company

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Those looking to take the next significant step in their career will find it worth their time to learn more.

Overview:

• High Visibility: Member of Corporate Senior Technical Team
• Multiple Site Responsibility
• Responsible for Corporate Process Engineering Activities
• One of the Largest Producers in the U.S. of a Key Product

Summary:

We currently have an opening for a Corporate Senior Process Engineer with one of our most successful clients. This role calls for a very experienced process engineering professional with a strong background, both in leadership and in relation to technical experience.  This position will be responsible for corporate process engineering activities and will be a member of the corporate senior technical team.  This team is responsible for development and optimization of assets that includes strategic planning, management of pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, and technology evaluation for improved cost efficiencies and production.

Our client is one of the largest producers in the U.S. of a key product that is necessary for a wide range of applications.

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New Job: Sr. Project Manager: Leadership Role with High Visibility

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Summary:

The Senior Project Manager will enjoy high visibility and will allow a professional to exercise leadership while also being a key contributor to the engineering function.  

The incumbent will manage an engineering team, but will also provide general engineering support that may include managing projects, capital review, design, equipment diagnostics, process trouble shooting, and project management responsibility.  The Project Manager must lead with a high energy level and make things happen while aiming to adhere to crucial safety measures & increase plant productivity and efficiency.   

This senior project role provides a single engineering liaison for contact among various departments and the corporate office, engineering firms and construction firms to drive and track new major projects including all documentation and follow-up.  The incumbent will monitor spending, on-time deliveries and the collection of details for all projects at the manufacturing location.  The incumbent will  ensure good engineering principles and practices are applied so that projects are designed, constructed, and maintained in a safe, cost effective and timely manner. 

Other key responsibilities:

• Work place and project safety. 
• Develop scope of services for contractors, consultants, and local work force for all assigned projects.
• Assembles project team, identifies needed resources, assigns responsibilities and develops timeframes to facilitate successful completion of project activities and deliverables.
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Manages project budget.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on projects.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
• Review, track and forecast project time and cost estimates monthly.
• Ensure project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budget guidelines.
• Prepare and conduct project meetings as needed.
• Prepare requisitions for equipment and services as required.
• Perform engineering calculations as required.
• Recommend new processes where needed for quality improvement, cost reduction, and on-time delivery.
• Evaluate project performance.
• Prepare Authorization for Expense (AFE) documentation utilizing supplier information, cost standards, and technical information available to acquire funding for the project. 

Experience and Requirements:

• BS Degree – Engineering. 
• 10 years project management experience in an industrial environment.
• Examples of projects in excess of $30MM.
• Effective communications & leadership skills. 
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Project financial acumen and the ability to read and interpret prints and specifications.

Our Client:

Our client holds a significant competitive advantage in the world, as they are one of the largest producers in the world of key products necessary for a wide range of applications.  Solid financials have allowed the client to put aside significant cash reserves to allow for expansion in the coming years. 

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