Engineering Project Manager, Capital Expenditure and Asset Reliability Initiatives

Akzo Nobel; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings with company-m

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D

Generous vacation, sick and holiday

Short & Long term disability

Parental leave after 1 year

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion Networks

Employee referral bonus

Employee appreciation days

Job summary

Akzo Nobel in Waukegan, IL seeks an experienced Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Manager to support regional projects. You will define scope, engage end-users, and coordinate engineering resources for reliable, safe, and cost-effective capital initiatives.

The role requires a BS in a related engineering field, 5+ years leading CAPEX programs, and proven supplier management. Travel and SAP-PM experience are preferred, with strong MS Office skills and English fluency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years' experience leading and managing multiple capital expenditure projects.
• Must have proven experience managing suppliers.
• Experience in paints and coatings industry or chemical manufacturing preferred.
• 3 years' asset reliability management experience.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple CAPEX projects.
• Must be able to travel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP-PM or similar CMMS.
• Fluent in English; bilingual skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Manager in the preparation and execution of regional projects.
• Develop user requirements specification (URS) document.
• Identify and activate Global Engineering resources and standards to ensure optimal solutions.
• Capture technical needs in collaboration with facility representatives.
• Select suppliers based on criteria and bidding outcomes.
• Decide contracting model with Procurement.
• May manage an internal or external Engineering team.
• Provide Reliability Engineering direction and reliability initiatives management.
• Lead Asset Reliability improvement projects including root cause analysis.
• Provide project status updates to Engineering management to minimize risks.
• Ensure optimal safety, quality, planning, and cost management.

Skills

CAPEX management

Supplier management

Project management

Asset reliability

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

SAP-PM

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP-PM

Job description

We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

Support designated manufacturing facilities to achieve leading performance in the preparation and execution of capital projects through the deployment of highly efficient processes, embedding safety, integration of standardized tools and engaging cross functional teams. Will promote standard solutions, ensuring adherence to project management guidance, standard implementation, and reporting.

Location of position

Waukegan, IL

Key Responsibilities

Serve as Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Manager in the preparation and execution of regional projects ensuring a clear definition of the project scope, deliverables and the engagement of end-users. Will develop user requirements specification (URS) document. Will also identify and activate Global Engineering resources and standards to ensure optimal solutions.

Capture technical needs and specifics in close collaboration with facility representatives, recommending and designing project solutions.

Select suppliers based upon agreed criteria and bidding outcomes, issuing purchase requisition. Will decide the contracting model in collaboration with Procurement.

May manage an internal or external Engineering team to deliver the Basis of Design (BoD) and Detailed Engineering Packages.

Provide Reliability Engineering direction and reliability initiatives management for asset performance improvement.

Lead Asset Reliability improvement projects and initiatives including, but not limited to, root cause analysis, failure modes, and effect analysis.

Provide project status updates to the Engineering management team to minimize risks.

Ensure optimal safety, quality, planning, and cost management. Will escal

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering or related field.

5 years' experience leading and managing multiple capital expenditure projects in multiple functions.

Must have proven experience managing suppliers.

Experience in the paints and coatings industry or chemical manufacturing preferred.

3 years' asset reliabilityy management experiennce to include the use of asset lifecycle methodology.

Must have technical and scientific understanding (MEng level) in the areas of engineering and maintenance reliability, with proven records of the application of Asset Lifecycle methodologies in projects and operations.

Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple capital expenditure project in multiple functions.

Must have proven experience in managing suppliers.

Proficient decision making and problem-solving skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders.

Must be able to travel based upon base location.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Experience with SAP-PM or similar computerized maintenance management system software preferred.

Fluent in English.

Bilingual skills preferred.

Rewards and Benefits

The salary range for these skills is $135,000.00 - $145,000.00 based upon experience. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Eligible for annual bonus
• Medical insurance with HSADental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Short & Long term disability
• Paid Parental leave after 1 year
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee appreciation days

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.