Facilities Engineering Manager | Chemicals Manufacturing

Operations Management

• Direct daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities for critical facility and utility systems, including UPW, HVAC, electrical, and process support equipment.
• Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and implement corrective and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Drive continuous improvements related to reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency.

Capital Projects & Project Leadership

• Lead the planning, design, execution, and commissioning of capital projects and facility upgrades.
• Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, contractor performance, and project deliverables.
• Support facility expansions, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor project performance and allocate resources to ensure successful completion of key initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop engineering, maintenance, and technical personnel.
• Manage performance, training, succession planning, and employee development activities.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and a safety-first culture throughout the organization.
• Provide direction and oversight to third-party contractors and engineering service providers.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all facility operations comply with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM), Risk Management Plan (RMP), and environmental compliance programs.
• Maintain adherence to company quality standards, safety procedures, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective action programs as required.

Budgeting & Strategic Planning

• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Establish long-term facility infrastructure and reliability strategies.
• Develop and implement engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the capital approval process and provide financial justification for proposed projects.
• Deliver regular reporting on departmental metrics, project status, asset reliability, and operational performance.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and cost performance.
• Drive root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions for recurring operational issues.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain teams to support manufacturing excellence.
• Participate in cross-functional review boards and change management processes to support safe and effective business operations.

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