Plant Engineering Lead

Lead, mentor, and develop the Project Engineering and Structural Engineering Departments, providing Process, Mechanical, and Structural Engineering support, calculations, and equipment sizing for air pollution control projects including baghouse fabric filters, circulating dry scrubbers, sorbent injection equipment, material handling systems, regenerative thermal oxidizers, and wet electrostatic precipitators.

Responsibilities

• Manage the engineering workload among team members.
• Supervise the preparation of mass and energy balances, piping and instrument diagrams, heat transfer calculations, pressure drop calculations, fan and material-handling sizing, and equipment specifications.
• 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 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 to improve efficiency and sustainability of processes and product designs, and to reduce waste.
• Advocate on behalf of team members and secure 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

Skills

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in managing large-scale capital/industrial projects.