Engineering Manager, Energy Management & Process Safety Coordinator (f​/m​/diverse

Position: Engineering Manager, Energy Management & Process Safety Coordinator  (f/m/diverse)
Location: Caivano

Position Summary
The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all engineering projects at the Caivano Plant focused on chemical process optimization, cost and energy consumption reduction, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of all manufacturing assets, utilities and infrastructures of the plant.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading all engineering projects at the Caivano Plant focused on chemical process optimization, cost and energy consumption reduction, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation of all manufacturing assets, utilities and infrastructures of the plant.

The Engineering Manager develops capital investment plans aligned with business objectives, driving the execution of all capital projects, asset reliability improvement initiatives and continuous modernization programs of the plant.

The position is accountable for the Energy Management System as plant RSGE, in accordance with ISO 50001 requirements and serves as the Plant Process Safety Coordinator, ensuring the implementation of the PPG Process Safety Management System, fostering a strong safety culture throughout the site.

The Engineering Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and is a key member of the Plant Leadership Team.

Main Accountabilities
Health, Safety, Environment and Process Safety

Ensure full compliance with Company EHS standards, local regulations and applicable legal requirements.

Lead engineering activities with a strong focus on personnel safety, process safety and environmental protection.

Ensure all engineering and maintenance activities are executed according to safe work practices, permit-to-work requirements and contractor management procedures.

Act as Plant Process Safety Coordinator and ensure the implementation and continuous improvement of Process Safety Management (PSM) practices.

Coordinate Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), HAZOP studies and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), for all projects and assets modification activities.

Monitor process safety performance indicators and lead initiatives to reduce process safety risks.

Participate proactively in the EHS Leadership Team and contribute to the continuous improvement of EHS performance.

Manage and govern the Management of Change (MOC) process for technical, organizational and procedural changes.

Support investigation of process safety incidents, near misses and significant events, identifying root causes and corrective actions.

Manage, in collaboration with local EHS, authorization and permitting processes related to the area of responsibility.

Engineering and Asset Management

Ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective operation of plant assets, utilities and infrastructure by proposing and executing complex improvement projects.

Develop and implement asset reliability and lifecycle management strategies.

Ensure technical standards, engineering specifications and plant documentation are maintained and continuously updated.

Support production and operations teams by providing technical expertise and troubleshooting capabilities.

Follow and implement PPG global standardization strategies, sharing best-practices and collaborating to the technological integration of all PPG facilities.

Capital Projects and Investments

Develop, justify and manage the annual Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plan.

Lead engineering projects from concept development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up.

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and according to defined technical specifications.

Coordinate internal and external resources, engineering contractors and suppliers.

Implement modernization and automation projects to improve operational performance, productivity and sustainability.

Ensure all investments comply with PPG engineering standards and applicable regulations.

Energy Management (ISO 50001)

Serve as the plant Energy Management Responsible (RSGE) and ensure the effective maintenance of the Energy Management System according to ISO 50001.

Establish, monitor and continuously improve plant energy performance objectives and targets.

Lead energy reviews, identification of significant energy users and energy performance improvement initiatives.

Monitor energy consumption, energy KPIs and performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.

Promote energy efficiency projects, optimization of utilities and reduction of energy-related costs.

Coordinate internal and external audits related to the Energy Management System.

Ensure compliance with applicable energy regulations and corporate sustainability requirements.

Drive employee awareness and engagement regarding energy efficiency and responsible energy use.

Quality and Operational Excellence

Support the achievement and maintenance of quality standards for products, processes and utilities.

Participate proactively in the Quality Leadership Team and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Ensure engineering changes are properly assessed and implemented to…