Technical Manager

Evonik; South Dundas; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to provide maintenance and engineering support at their Ontario site. The role involves leading a team to resolve technical problems, developing project plans, and improving plant reliability. Ideal candidates will have a BS/MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, 10-15 years of relevant experience, and strong technical skills. Competitive salary and hybrid work environment offered.

Benefits

Performance-based remuneration

Occupational health benefits

Hybrid and flexible working environments

Qualifications

• 10-15 years experience in plant, project management, engineering or process-related assignments.
• 5+ years experience in implementing/managing projects from concept to start-up.
• Strong knowledge of EHS systems and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to resolve technical problems at the plant.
• Lead and manage the performance of maintenance and engineering teams.
• Develop maintenance and technical project plans aligned with plant goals.
• Oversee the maintenance department to improve reliability and reduce costs.

Skills

Technical project management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Performance management

Knowledge of ISO systems

Knowledge of SAP

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Compensation

The salary range for this role is CAD $98,600 - $131,400. This role is current and available for applications.

Location

Evonik Morrisburg site is located just north of the St. Lawrence River and approximately one hour (80 km) south of Ottawa, 1.5 hours west of Montreal, and 3.5 hours east of Toronto. The site employs around 30 people and is a chemical manufacturing process that produces oil additives that improve the flow of oil at low temperatures and ensure adequate lubrication at high temperatures. In finished lubricants, these additives are optimally formulated to help reduce fuel consumption, reflecting Evonik’s focus on resource efficiency.

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Responsibility

• Provide maintenance and engineering support to plant for resolving technical problems, increasing capacity, improving quality, reducing cost, introducing new products/ raw materials, improving plant reliability, sustaining mechanical integrity, and solving Safety, Health & Environmental problems.
• Lead, develop and manage performance of plant engineer, maintenance planner, mechanics and utilities operators (8 FTE’s).
• Develop maintenance and technical project plans, department goals and vision; assist in development of plant goals and vision. Align support work of plant maintenance and technical staff with plant goals and business goals.
• Develop capital spending program and Project Responsible for projects from project inception to start-up.
• Oversee the maintenance department to resolve mechanical issues, reduce costs and improve reliability.
• Provide support for special projects as defined by Plant Manager.
• Active member of Morrisburg Management Team, and is involved in decisions for the site outside of direct responsibility.

Qualifications / Requirements

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent education and experience.
• 10-15 years experience in plant, project management, engineering or process related assignment.
• 5+ years experience in implementing/managing projects from concept to funds approval, construction, and commissioning.
• Strong technical and interpersonal, organizational, team and performance management skills.
• Strong knowledge of EHS systems, management of change, and risk analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO systems; Knowledge of SAP; Knowledge of plant maintenance.
• Awareness/experience with construction of projects in industrial establishments and knowledge of O.Reg 213 (Construction Projects) would be beneficial.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is processed 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 https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager

Robin Rose