Technical Manager

CVR Energy, Inc.•Coffeyville, KS

About The Position

Responsible for all management functions of the plant Technical Group. The Technical Group’s primary purpose is to provide technical/engineering assistance to the facility. This involves support of the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Coffeyville Nitrogen Fertilizer facility. The Technical Group also supports the long-term capital project strategy and manages both small and large capital projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree or higher, Chemical Engineering preferred
10+ years of chemical plant operational experience required
Demonstrated leadership ability and experience
Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal regulations that apply to facility required
5+ years supervisory experience required
Strong mathematical, reasoning, problem solving and an understanding of P&IDs
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and effectively resolve problems within a limited timeframe required
Demonstrated knowledge of business acumen required, including strategies, roles and responsibilities of all departments in similar manufacturing environment
Demonstrated leadership in a “Safety First” environment
Fluent in English, oral and written required
Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs

Nice To Haves

Experience with capital and operating cost estimating and economic analysis is preferred

Responsibilities

Support all plant safety, environmental and quality assurance goals and initiatives
To be mentor and supervisor to less experienced engineers and technicians
Maintain accurate facility process safety information per OSHA requirements, technology, engineering and equipment files, heat and material balances, PSV sizing scenarios and improving document control
Facilitate personnel development by participation through outside training sponsored by suppliers, manufacturers and other training facilities
Investigation of improved methods of plant operation, energy savings and equipment efficiency are priorities of this position
Assist Operations and Maintenance personnel in solving plant problems
Promote and facilitate communications with line supervision, which results in improved solutions to problems
Determine and propose engineering studies to improve plant efficiency and equipment reliability
Provide mechanical design, procurement, planning and supervision of capital projects
Analyzing and evaluating process problems and performing feasibility studies of plant modifications
Supporting capital project management
Participate in the scheduling of outside vendors and contractors
Enhance the plant safety program by conducting/facilitating incident investigations and process hazard analyses.
Manage replacement of and monitor facility catalyst and refractory
Regularly communicate with supervisor work progress, concerns and questions
Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals