About the position
The position involves contributing to the continuous improvement of KPC Health, Safety, Environmental and Security policies & procedures, demonstrating a personal commitment to Koppers' Zero Harm/Zero Waste program. The role requires ensuring compliance with all Koppers & KPC procedures and policies, developing team capabilities through coaching and mentoring, and planning and executing strategies to complete projects on time and on budget. Additionally, the position entails developing relationships with outside contractors, providing support to the Maintenance Department, and identifying process changes for productivity, quality, safety, and environmental stewardship. The role also includes providing engineering technical support, supervising multiple teams, monitoring equipment performance, introducing new technologies, managing budgets, and performing other assigned duties.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the KPC Health, Safety, Environmental and Security policies & procedures.
- Ensure that all Koppers & KPC procedures and policies are followed.
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to Koppers' Zero Harm/Zero Waste program.
- Develop the capability of team members and other employees by providing coaching and mentoring.
- Identify development opportunities and initiate continuous improvement plans.
- Plan and execute strategies to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
- Develop relationships with outside contractors and build successful teams.
- Provide support to the Maintenance Department by setting specifications on equipment.
- Identify and improve process changes for productivity, quality, safety and environmental stewardship.
- Provide engineering technical support to internal and external customers.
- Supervise the work of multiple teams.
- Monitor, review and enhance controllable parameters on an ongoing basis.
- Introduce technologies, equipment, processes and procedures to improve efficiencies.
- Provide technical advice to maintenance teams and ensure proper operation and care of equipment.
- Maintain and analyze equipment data and history records to help predict maintenance needs.
- Propose and manage capital, operational and project expenditure budgets.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited College or University; Advanced degree preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience in a chemical, oil/gas, energy, or related plant environment; 10 years preferred.
- Strong Project Management and Supervision skills.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Engineering and Asset Management technical knowledge.
- Experience in the application of engineering methods and principles in the industrial chemical processing/manufacturing field.
- High level of technology-based reporting capabilities.
- Knowledge of relevant engineering codes, standards and practices.
- Strong communication skills, along with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
- Financial skills and working knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Familiarity with ASME code and API tank specifications preferred.
- Excellent planning, organizing and analytical skills.
- Project management training preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Advanced degree in Engineering.
- 10 years of experience in a chemical, oil/gas, energy, or related plant environment.
- Familiarity with ASME code and API tank specifications.
- Project management training.
