Engineering Manager
Full Time
Location Options:
The selected candidate can choose to work from one of the following office locations:
- Boise ID
- Tucson AZ
- Salt Lake City UT
- Idaho Falls ID
- Coeur dAlene ID
Position Overview: Reporting directly to the Vice President this role will be responsible for spearheading process improvement initiatives and driving operational excellence in asphalt production and application. This strategic position requires a highly experienced chemical engineer with a handson approach to problemsolving and process optimization. The ideal candidate will lead highimpact projects across multiple facilities ensuring efficiency innovation and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities: - Oversee and manage projects related to asphalt material production and application.
- Develop project timelines cost estimates budgets and resource plans to ensure successful execution.
- Identify and implement process improvements to optimize production efficiency and product quality.
- Lead the design and implementation of new processes and facilities (greenfield and brownfield projects).
- Provide technical guidance to team members while ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
- Maintain and update technical documentation engineering specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct root cause analysis for production challenges and implement corrective measures.
- Collaborate with various departments to align engineering initiatives with organizational goals.
- Work closely with contractors suppliers and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance with local state and federal regulations.
- Stay updated on industry trends emerging technologies and advancements in asphalt materials and production.
- Travel to company sites as needed with an estimated travel requirement of 3050%. Travel schedules remain flexible based on project demands.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Engineering or Chemical Engineering; an advanced degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
- Leadership experience with a track record of building highperforming teams setting clear expectations and ensuring accountability.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in engineering or manufacturing with a strong preference for candidates from chemical manufacturing/processing industries.
- Experience working in largescale asphalt or chemical plant environments.
- Familiarity with industry regulations such as OSHA NFPA ANSI and APA is a plus.
Technical Skills: - Expertise in process and project engineering.
- Strong knowledge of chemical engineering principles including heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
- Root cause analysis and problemsolving capabilities.
- Proficiency in project management and execution.
- Advanced computer skills with intermediate or higher proficiency in data analysis.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess and resolve operational challenges effectively.