Project Manager and Industrial Cleaning Expert

Covestro AG

Baytown (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Covestro AG in Baytown seeks a Project Manager and Industrial Cleaning Expert to oversee all industrial cleaning activities at the Baytown plant, ensuring safety and cost efficiency. You will drive efficiency by expanding scope, adopting automation, and advancing technology in cleaning operations.

You will manage contractors, develop standard procedures, and lead training for new technologies, while collaborating with planners to estimate durations and ensure project targets are met.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with 14+ years of industrial cleaning experience, or an Associate's degree with 9+ years.
Minimum 7 years of experience as an Industrial Cleaning Project Manager or Site Supervisor.
TWIC eligibility within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

Lead day to day management for contractors in industrial cleaning activities.
Develop library for repetitive hydroblasting jobs to standardize hours and methodologies.
Lead training to implement and improve new technologies.
Collaborate with cleaning partners to develop automation where it does not exist.
Coordinate scope development and advise on job duration estimates.
Review planned vs. actual hours to identify improvements.
Serve as site SME in industrial cleaning and automation technology.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Planning & scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

An Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

What We Offer As the Project Manager and Industrial Cleaning Expert, you are responsible for managing all industrial cleaning activities in the Baytown plant to ensure the work is performed in a safe and cost-effective manner. Is accountable for the efficiency improvements of industrial cleaning by improving scope development and driving technology and automation into the activities.

Major Responsibilities

Lead day to day management for contractors associated with industrial cleaning activities
Develop a library for all repetitive hydroblasting jobs to standardize hours and methodologies
Lead training effort to support implementation and continuous improvement of new technologies
Collaborate with cleaning partners to develop automation where it currently doesn't exist
Collaboration with planners for scope development and assist to determine job duration estimates
Review planned vs. actual hours to identify opportunities for improvement
Serve as site subject matter expert in industrial cleaning and automation technology, and share this knowledge regionally and/or globally
Develop process for communication and feedback of job progress
Partner with TAR group to develop overall contracting strategy for industrial cleaning
Verify the right tools are being used for the job, and make recommendations as appropriate
Coordinate to address scope changes and resolve conflicts between operations, maintenance, and contractors
Accountable to ensure project meets safety, quality, cost and schedule targets
Oversee and manage the daily activities of the crane and rigging specialist. Also, approx. 40 daily industrial cleaning contractors and an additional 90 during TAR and outages

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 14 years of industrial cleaning experience OR Associates degree and at least 9 years of industrial cleaning experience OR Bachelors degree and at least 6 years of industrial cleaning experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience as an Industrial Cleaning Project Manager or Site Supervisor
The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of maintenance processes

Knowledge & Skills

Must have strong knowledge in the operation of industrial cleaning equipment, including safety requirements and industry guidelines
Extensive knowledge of current automation technology, including commitment to drive future development opportunities
Must have strong demonstrated Project Management skills and knowledge of the Scoping, Planning, Scheduling, Execution and Controlling processes
Proven leadership ability to manage people and motivate others to positively influence performance
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
Well-developed teamwork and collaboration skills to build positive relationships and handle conflict resolution
Must be self-motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and networking skills are required
Must have the ability to manage conflicting priorities to meet multiple deadlines
Proficient computer skills, ex. MS Office & SAP

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hiring and advancement are based on job-related requirements and on an individual's qualifications to perform a job. All aspects of employment are carried out free of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression or any unlawful criterion, existing under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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If you can't find you dream job in our job board, you can still connect with us. Covestro is a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials: innovative, sustainable and diverse. Guided by our purpose to make the world a brighter place, we develop products and solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible. And to this aim, we are focusing fully on the circular economy. There's life at work and outside of work. At Covestro, we see the whole picture. Learn more about our benefits. Learn more about how Diversity, Equity & Inclusion helps us push boundaries. Find out how to successfully apply and what to expect from our hiring process.

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