Oleon is looking for a
TECHNICAL MANAGERat CONROE, TX
CDI
Work in your element We are looking for a Some of your main duties & responsibilities:
- Lead the safe execution, commissioning, startup, and completion of capital projects, including the construction and startup of new process units and production facilities.
- Manage and oversee all engineering, maintenance, reliability, electrical, and instrumentation activities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
- Develop and implement the plant's engineering and maintenance strategies, including preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
- Direct and mentor Project Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, E&I Technicians, contractors, and other technical personnel to achieve operational and project objectives.
- Develop, manage, and monitor annual CapEx and OpEx budgets, ensuring projects and maintenance activities are executed within approved financial targets.
- Lead Management of Change (MOC) activities and ensure all engineering modifications comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance, reliability, project execution, equipment performance, cost control, safety, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Support process safety management initiatives by leading risk assessments, participating in hazard reviews, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective actions.
- Oversee the maintenance and technical integrity of critical plant equipment, including pumps, piping systems, tanks, heat exchangers, reactors, utilities, instrumentation, electrical systems, and process control equipment.
- Ensure accurate technical documentation is maintained, including engineering drawings, P&IDs, maintenance procedures, operating procedures, equipment files, and project records.
- Manage external engineering firms, contractors, equipment vendors, and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards.
You'll succeed if:You have
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of engineering, maintenance, reliability, or capital project experience within a chemical, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemical, biofuels, or similar manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing technical teams, maintenance personnel, engineering staff, contractors, or project teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading capital projects from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.
- Strong knowledge of industrial equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, reactors, piping systems, tanks, utility systems, and rotating equipment.
- Experience performing and reviewing engineering calculations related to equipment sizing, hydraulics, heat transfer, process systems, piping systems, and mechanical equipment.
- Working knowledge of process safety management (PSM), Management of Change (MOC), OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and recognized engineering standards.
- Experience managing maintenance programs, shutdowns, contractor activities, and reliability improvement initiatives.
- Strong project management, budgeting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellentcommunication and leadership abilities with the capability to work effectivelyacross operations, maintenance, engineering, HSE, and commercial functions.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience supporting greenfield construction projects, plant expansions, or startup operations.
- Experience with esterification, oleochemical processing, specialty chemicals, biodiesel, renewable feedstocks, or continuous process manufacturing.
- Knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
- Experience implementing reliability programs, predictive maintenance technologies, and asset management systems.
- Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as SAP or similar management systems.
- Experience with contractor management, EPC firms, and large-scale industrial construction projects.
Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!Your benefits:You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits. Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.
