Global Engineering Manager

About Verdant Specialty Solutions

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemical company. Its customers include world-leading personal care and home care brands, energy solutions providers, and industrial companies. Verdant’ s vision is to be the go-to provider of batch specialty surfactant-based chemistry for applications in the consumer and industrial markets. Based in Houston, the company has nine locations in the US and Europe. Verdant’ s international team of 280 employees are committed to safety, quality, and supply reliability.

Why Join Verdant?

Opportunities for growth Verdant is a fast-growing company that has the spirit of a small business. The company was formed in May 2021, so every employee plays an important role in culture and performance. It offers a dynamic ‘start up’ atmosphere with opportunities for professional growth.

Committed to safety Despite having the spirit of a small business, Verdant rivals larger companies in its commitment to safety. Verdant prides itself on industry-leading environmental, safety, health and quality standards. At Verdant, there is no priority higher than safety

About the position We are looking for a Global Engineering Manager, located in Houston, Texas. The Global Engineering Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of the approved capital plan/budget and day-to-day management of Verdant engineering priorities. The engineering manager will also be responsible for process technology at Verdant sites.

Key Responsibilities:

- Responsible for the 5 year global capital strategy

- Develop annual global capital plan, maintenance plan, and budgets.

- In conjunction with Plant Management, develop long range plans, goals and objectives for each site.

- Accountable for the overall management and execution of the capital plan and maintenance projects ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

• - Develop and drive company KVDs, especially those related to Engineering and Technology. - Provide leadership and management to the engineering team to develop scopes, estimates, design and procurement deliverables for construction as per capital budget plan. - Manages and coordinates the activities of outside engineering resources to ensure cost efficient development of front-end loading, and detailed design engineering plans. - Responsible for prioritizing projects, resources, and funding restraints. - Coordinate with operations and maintenance to align construction activities to ensure minimal impact to customers and business results. - Develops and updates engineering design and equipment specifications and standards. - Evaluates and recommends new technologies to enhance safety, reliability, and performance. - Observe, adheres to and enforces all safety policies and procedures. Participates in plant safety processes. - Provide leadership and development to the Engineering team to include training, coaching, goal setting, performance management, talent development and succession planning - This position will be expected to perform Project Management responsibilities for 1 to 3 key capital projects. - May be required to perform other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or other technical degree.
• Experience managing capital programs a must.
• A minimum of 5 years of directly related work experience and at least two (2) years in a leadership role directly managing others
• Broad technical knowledge and experience involving a wide variety of chemical process equipment, hardware, and plant operations
• In-depth/expert knowledge of capital project planning and execution
• Ability to conduct feasibility studies, determine manpower, prepare cost estimates, and develop engineering criteria
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage multiple priorities and maintain clear customer focus and communication as priorities change
• Good leadership and team management skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Travel 30% or less. If based in Houston, work in office is required 2 days per week minimum. If based in Liberty or Palestine, 3 days per week onsite is required.
• Must have the ability to visit all seven manufacturing sites, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental benefits through Cigna.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution and yea