Plant Engineering Manager at Michael Stevens Consulting

Description

• The Engineering Manager must possess the desire and ability to manage maintenance and repair for all areas of the dairy processing plant.
• As a member of the team the Engineering Manager will be a partner in the Operations Division
• The Engineering Manager’s role is to supervise and coordinate all plant maintenance personnel to attend an effective and efficient low cost plant operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned:

• Design, implement and maintain preventive as well as predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee full wastewater treatment and refrigeration systems.
• Prepare and administer department budget within established guidelines for maintenance and repair of building and equipment.
• Manage all state & federal compliance issues i.e. lock out/tag out, confined space, etc.
• Maintain plant quality performance standards.
• Able to manage and direct an engineering workforce.
• Facilitates and fosters a teamwork oriented philosophy.
• Responsible for all of the engineering department safety related matters.
• Oversees Capital Expenditure items including equipment purchases, contracted labor and in-house construction and fabrication projects.
• Provide on and off-hour emergency response including; equipment repair, damage control, and assignment of support personnel as needed.
• Facilitates hazardous waste disposal programs.
• Provides necessary training to new and existing employees.
• Keeps up on technological changes such as retrofitting machinery to meet today’s new laws and efficiency standards.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Plant Manager.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Engineering Degree or comparable work experience of minimum of 10 years experience inrelated field, preferably oil and gas.
• Experience in a capital project, handling vendors and contractors.
• Experience in Microsoft office and CAD.
• Experience in handling a capital project. Experience working with vendors and contractors.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with mechanics, carpentry, electrical, building maintenance, waste water treatment and refrigeration systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Ability and desire to work in a team oriented environment.