Site Engineering & Technology Leader

Corbion; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Corbion is seeking an Engineering and Technology Manager to lead the Blair site’s technology and engineering efforts. You will guide a team, partner with operations, maintenance, and quality, and drive capital projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, reliability and cost performance.

The role requires 7+ years in capital project management, strong leadership, and on-site work with PPE. Occasional travel is expected, including international assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a technical field is required; Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in capital projects and technology projects.
• 7+ years’ experience in managing/supervising employees.
• Solid technical and engineering capabilities in process understanding and capital projects design/management.
• Results oriented mindset.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team environment.
• Fully Proficient in Excel, Word, and Auto CAD.
• Management and exceptional leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must have command of the English language.
• Manager, Technology & Engineering is required to work in an office and plant environment, with tasks taking place outside of the office, on site grounds and in the plant.
• Manager, Technology & Engineering is required to wear the appropriate PPE including but not limited to hard hats, safety glasses, safety boots, chemical suits, face-shields, rubber gloves and uniform clothing dependent upon the task they are doing or observing.
• Temperature inside and outside the facility will range between -15oF and 120oF depending on location and the activities involved.
• Occasional travel (including international travel) is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop process and technology improvement opportunities that support future savings, efficiency, safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Recruit, lead, coach and develop the Engineering and Technology team, building capability into the team to meet current business needs while supporting the growth and development for team members.
• Assist your team with and maintain accountability for the successful execution of budgeted capital projects. This includes final responsibility, taking the lead in negotiating contracts over $50k and approving any contracts over $20k for the purchase of main equipment or contractor services.
• Develop accurate capital investment estimates, savings projections, and return evaluations to support sound business decisions.
• Manage capital projects to deliver on approved scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and help foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and proactive problem solving.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, QESH, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are safe, maintainable, operable, and aligned with business priorities.
• Executes QESH standards according to defined roles and responsibilities to ensure personal safety, product safety and quality.
• Performs within the guidelines of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), Security measures, Housekeeping, Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP), all quality, regulatory, environmental, safety and health guidelines and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

AutoCAD

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Technical Field

Chemical Engineering preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Process Simulation

Job description

Corbion is seeking an Engineering and Technology Manager to lead the Blair site’s technology and engineering efforts. You will guide a team, partner with operations, maintenance, and quality, and drive capital projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, reliability and cost performance.

The role requires 7+ years in capital project management, strong leadership, and on-site work with PPE. Occasional travel is expected, including international assignments.