Evonik Degussa Corporation

Superintendent

Evonik Degussa Corporation$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred.
  • 5+ years of operations and/or utility management experience in industrial environments.
  • Strong leadership and customer service skills capable of balancing competing priorities.
  • Experience as a plant, process, or production engineer in related fields is advantageous.
  • In-depth knowledge of water-tube, gas-fired boilers and process steam systems required.
  • Experience with industrial wastewater treatment systems is essential.
  • 10+ years of supervisory experience managing technical teams with environmental regulations expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Manage energy and utilities production and distribution at the Mobile site.
  • Ensure safe, efficient operation of wastewater treatment, environmental lab, and infrastructure.
  • Develop long-term strategies for affordable and reliable EU services.
  • Lead and develop utility, lab, and treatment department teams for effective collaboration.
  • Identify and implement new technologies for continuous improvement in EU functions.
  • Oversee capital and operating budgets development and evaluation.
  • Support sustainability initiatives and ISO50001 goals for the site.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Inclusive work environment promoting safety and training.
  • Work with a team committed to sustainability and responsible operations.
Full Job Description
Management of all aspects of the Energy & Utilities Operation at the Mobile site. This includes electrical distribution, steam, air, water, natural gas, nitrogen, environmental laboratory analysis, and wastewater treatment. The position also ensures that the EU services needed to support the site's future growth and viability are maintained. Incumbent will promote and maintain the principles of a safe working environment and a well-trained workforce. RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage the production and distribution of energy and utilities at the Mobile site; ensure that internal customers and tenants have the services that they need to support their operations; monitor KPIs, meet production targets, ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations within the areas of responsibility. • Ensure that the site's wastewater treatment plant, ponds, environmental lab, and infrastructure are operated safely, efficiently, and reliably; minimize unplanned downtime and environmental incidents. • Develop long-term strategies to keep EU services at Mobile affordable and reliable. This is vital to the site's ability to attract new tenants and an important source of competitive advantage. • Lead the technical professionals, technicians, and operators who staff the utilities, environmental lab, and wastewater treatment departments; ensure that these individuals work together as an effective team; provide appropriate training and development, manage their performance, recognize, and reward them for superior performance and notable achievements. • Identify new technologies, develop, and implement processes, tools, and methodologies for the continuous improvement of the EU functions at the Mobile Site. • Develop and evaluate Capital and Operating budgets • Support the Regional Energy Solutions team as well as the site' sustainability & ISO50001 goals. REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor's degree required; Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred. • 5+ years of operations and/or utility management experience within a multi-unit chemical plant, refinery, or industrial environment is required. • Strong leadership and customer service skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities while ensuring reliable daily operations and long-term utility strategy. • Experience as a plant, process, or production engineer in a chemical plant or refinery preferred. • In-depth knowledge of water-tube, gas-fired boilers and process steam systems, including generation, distribution, and recovery. • Background in industrial wastewater treatment systems (e.g., clarification, filtration, desalination, biological treatment). • Experience with industrial electrical distribution systems, including substations, transformers, switches, and motor control systems (preferred). • 10+ years of supervisory experience managing technical professionals, with working knowledge of environmental regulations (e.g., RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, state permitting). Your Application To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html. Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Michelle Rush [C] Company is Evonik Corporation

About Evonik Degussa Corporation

Evonik Degussa Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company that produces a wide range of products for various industries, including automotive, construction, and healthcare. The company's products include coatings, adhesives, and sealants, as well as specialty chemicals for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Evonik Degussa Corporation was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. The company is a subsidiary of Evonik Industries AG, a German chemical company.
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