Engineering Manager, SRE - Coatings Plant

AkzoNobel; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings with company 6

Annual bonus

Medical insurance with HSA

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D

Generous vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Parental leave after 1 year

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

AkzoNobel Reading plant seeks an Engineering Manager SRE to lead site engineering, maintenance and safety programs in a high-hazard environment. The role focuses on process safety, continuous improvement, and capital project execution with a $2 million annual budget and collaboration across HSE&S, Quality, and Production.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in engineering, experience with ABB DCS, and a background in chemistry/coatings with OSHA PSM exposure.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical preferred.
• 7 years’ experience in Engineering.
• Experience with DCS ABB platform preferred.
• Experience in chemistry/coatings/resin plant; familiar with OSHA PSM.
• Structured problem solving: A3, root cause, PDCA, Lean, Six Sigma; certifications preferred.
• Strong MS Office/Power BI/SharePoint skills.
• Excellent communication; people management experience preferred; technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Process Safety Management program and ensure compliance with OSHA and AkzoNobel standards.
• Evaluate and implement continuous process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Oversee the Capital Investments Plan for the site; coordinate with HSE&S, Quality, and Production Departments.
• Own Engineering and Maintenance Policies and Procedures to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Lead selection, training, development, and motivation of maintenance and engineering personnel.
• Maintain asset integrity; manage contractor and vendor activities; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Process Safety Management

DCS ABB experience

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

A3 problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Power BI

MS Office

Training & documentation

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical)

Tools

ABB DCS

SharePoint

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

AkzoNobel Reading plant seeks an Engineering Manager SRE to lead site engineering, maintenance and safety programs in a high-hazard environment. The role focuses on process safety, continuous improvement, and capital project execution with a $2 million annual budget and collaboration across HSE&S, Quality, and Production.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in engineering, experience with ABB DCS, and a background in chemistry/coatings with OSHA PSM exposure.