Engineering Manager

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OCI Clean Ammonia is looking for an Engineering Manager to join our team in Nederland, TX reporting to the Plant Director. This individual is primarily responsible for plant asset optimization and owns the site-wide reliability engineering strategy. This individual will work closely with other OCI Clean Ammonia departments to create an aligned culture around consistent, sustained, and effective policies and practices in support of the business plans, including operating and financial objectives.

As a PSM governed facility, the Engineering Manager will be responsible for the overall Mechanical Integrity program of the facility and driving its total compliance. It is also expected that the engineering team will drive a preventative maintenance culture by originating and developing analysis methods for determining the reliability of components, equipment, and processes.

• Design and drive improvement journey on asset integrity and reliability
• Working the spectrum:
  From big picture to (selective) involvement in field implementation to ensure traction on the ground
• Involvement in expansion projects, ensuring adequate design standards and fit-for-purpose implementation
• Promote continuous improvement in safety, energy efficiency, sustainability, productivity, reliability, and quality
• Abiding by all OCIB’s safety and health policies and setting the same expectation of their team
• Effectively communicate progress, plans, and issues with site leadership and provide input to business team studies and decisions
• Support decision making process regarding our compliance strategy for regulatory requirements
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with upper management and staff members as necessary
• Manage the engineering operating budget and be instrumental in identifying capital needs for proper project front end loading and determining implementation
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Oversees goal setting, KPI identification, activity scheduling, work/performance management
• Lead root cause failure analysis as required
• Making determination for equipment, staff, and training needs
• Hiring and supervising engineering staff
• Validating the engineering team’s work for technical and professional accuracy
• Ensuring engineering team utilizes industry best practices
• Coordinating with other managers and staff
• Perform other engineering assignments as needed

• None required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related technical field required
• At least 10 years’ experience in engineering management in a related field

Content driven leader integrating disciplines across the Manufacturing domain.

• Solid grounding in static equipment engineering and asset integrity assurance
• Proven track record on leading improvement journeys on asset integrity and reliability
• Thorough knowledge of the 14 elements of PSM and the details of the mechanical integrity program requirement
• Broad knowledge of rotating equipment, fixed equipment, instrumentation, and controls
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple teams and disciplines
• Communication – Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences and communicate perspectives while coming to a proper resolution
• Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Confidential – this position requires discretion because they frequently encounter confidential material
• Active listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
• Problem Solving – identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner, gathering and analyzing information skillfully
• Knowledge of RAGAGEP, API, and ASME standards

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook required
• PCMS is a plus

• Ability…