Director of Engineering And Operations

Austin, TX, United States

About EPCOR USA

EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as:

• Competitive Salary, Bonus, Pension, & 401k match

• Incentive Award Program

• Medical, Dental, Vision and other Insurance Coverage

• Generous Time-off Schedules

• Training Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement, and Certification Support

and more!

We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Highlights of the job

We are looking to hire our new Director of Engineering and Operations (Senior Manager, Plant Engineering) to oversee our Texas Water / Wastewater Plant and field operations near Austin, Texas (Taylor). This role leads a team of Engineers, Operations staff, and Technical staff on the startup and operations water and wastewater infrastructure projects and programs. This person has advanced experience in plant/facility management, water / wastewater treatment, technologies, and operations; leading and working alongside their team as needed to achieve success.

What you’d be responsible for

Reporting to the VP of Industrial Water your key accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

MOC - Scale-Up Processes

Ensures processes are relevant and efficient, fitting both the business needs of the company and the timeline needs of the customer.

Works collaboratively with other regional counterparts to standardize and optimize processes and documentation.

Works closely with client to review new water qualities and optimize existing technology and look at new technologies while working with lab group to perform independent bench scale tests to verify initial feasibility.

Transfer of Production/ROI Analysis

Coordinates with the site manager(s) or the and the VP of Industrial Water on any production changes within the plant, making a Scale-Up, investing in new equipment, and managing the implementation in the given frame from the initial review and then following through detail design to ensure site needs are met.

Assumes the role of operational optimization for the process and long term reliability between sites.

PLC and Digitalization Infrastructure

Ensures that long-term strategies for digitalization of production process are implemented in the plant.

Investments and Manufacturing Optimization

Conducts analyses and develops concepts for the optimization of plants – focus on production and engineering.

Participates in preparation of the investment budget in cooperation with the other departments, the follow up of actual costs and the forecasting.

Steers the plant capital investment strategy and encourages the implementation of state-of-the-art technology and processes.

Ensures that clear and consistent processes are in place to support the plant in managing investment projects in time, costs (cost responsible) and quality with internal or external resources and the fulfilment of laws, rules, and proceedings.

Studies, assists, and guides (conformity, standardization) each plant for the preparation of the project specification sheets and the choice of suppliers.

Process improvement

Identifies opportunities for improvement (constructive suggestions) and effective implementation of innovative changes.

Establishes long-term strategies for process improvements in the region.

Promotes data consistency across the region.

Management

Manages engineering staff (4-5 engineers) —proposes training sessions, carries out prospective interviews and actualizes the job descriptions.

Ensures the application of EHSQ Requirements (e.g., SHE standard 1-5, Near Misses, 5-S)

Establishes Engineering/Operational-related KPIs and ensures that KPIs are tracked appropriately.

Traces the relevant KPls (key performance indicators) regarding own activities and targets.

Fosters collaboration and communication with various process stakeholders to align or improve various processes according to global standards.

Ingredients for Success

4-year bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering (or related field).

Professional Engineering license (P.Eng.) with ability to obtain reciprocity in TX.

10+ years of experience managing and collaborating with engineering and operational teams on the startup and operation water and wastewater infrastructure projects and programs.

5+ years of experience managing a team of Engineers.

Operator certification (preferred)

Advanced knowledge of mechanical (equipment and piping related), electrical (including automation), water/wastewater treatment and general manufacturing topics and processes.

Advanced project management skills, documentation, and technical drawings.

Experienced safety (SHE) implementation and assurance.

Strong financial acumen, cost/benefit improvement.

Experienced in Windows program package, SAP/Oracle modules, standard quality management systems

Is able to work under pressure without losing the track and the teamwork ability.

Other important facts about this job

A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.

If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (including criminal, driving, and educational) and professional reference checks is required.

Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required. All will be required to be respirator trained due to the products being used on-site. EPCOR provides the training; however, Employees will need to maintain a clean-shaven appearance.

Pease be sure to include salary expectations with the submission of your resume/cover letter.

Internal Applicants: please ensure that you are using your “ @epcor.com ” email address.

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