Engineering Manager

  • Augusta (Richmond County)
  • Permanent
  • Full-time

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Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!

As an Engineering Manager, you are responsible for the complete and efficient implementation of the capital budget and project portfolio. The Engineer Manager works closely with the Site Management Team, Engineering staff, Finance, Maintenance, EHS and Sustainability partners to ensure that plant capital is efficiently and properly deployed.   The Engineering Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and oversite of all engineering project processes and systems.

Engineering Manager

Your Tasks

Accountable for the efficient and proper allocation of the capital budget. 

Accountable for the development, implementation and oversite of engineering project processes and systems

  • FEL Project developemnt process
  • Capital project portfolio, including, approvals, multi-year budget / implementation plan
  • Document management system
  • Compliance to change related systems MOC, PSSR, Risk review, Hazop, etc
  • Post project critique and performance evaluation

Accountable for the Management of Change (MOC), Hazard Study and PSSR processes. 

Accountable for project progress tracking and deviation management to ensure engineering delivers design on time and budget.

Responsible for personal project deliverables, and broader portfolio deliverables

Responsible for aligning project systems with Aurubis corporate engineering processes and standards

Responsible for establishing metrics to monitor and improve various project engineering systems

Responsible for the staffing (supplemental contracting if needed)  support establishing MSAs, RFQs and selection for project, contractor management, review MSAs, supplier performance evaluation, coordination, etc. 

Responsible for the  development of the project engineering team to meet capital implementation budget and site needs

Lead the Project Engineering Team.   Provide technical advice and guidance to the AUR site team and Requestor  as required.

Your Profile

Bachelor or Master’s in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related field.

Professional Engineering (PE) license, or another similar credential (CESCP, CPSE) is preferred.

Project management certification is preferred

10+ years Industrial Capital Project Engineering experience ($50k – $5M+ projects)

Demonstrated engineering management experience.  Strong project management and leadership skills. 

Demonstrated knowledge of project engineering processes, practices and standards.

Demonstrated use of metrics to monitor and improve the health of project systems

Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to align and engage project engineering team

Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Experience with major mechanical equipment included in smelting process preferred.

Ability to lead in a cross-cultural setting.

Highly organized with strong attention to details and technicalities.

Strong critical and analytical thinking and quantitative skills.

Comfort with fast-paced, quickly changing environment.

Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards.   

Physical Requirements

Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.   

Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.   

Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.   

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.   

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.   

Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make  

observations   

We Offer

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

What does Aurubis stand for? Take a look here!

Aurubis is an employer that stands for diversity and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are made regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion and belief, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental and physical impairment and social origin or any other legally protected characteristics of an individual.

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