Technical Manager

Who We Are: Birla Carbon is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of high quality carbon black additives globally, and a flagship business of the US $65 billion Aditya Birla Group, a Fortune 500 Company with 120,000 employees worldwide. Our current footprint extends across 12 countries in five continents with 16 manufacturing facilities and combined annual production capacity of over 2 million tons. Birla Carbon delivers uniform product quality and consistent experience worldwide. What We Offer: This is a full-time permanent position (40 hours per week) with a wage range of $130,000.00 to $150,000 annually, health insurance, group insurance, AD&D, and dental plan, and 3 weeks’ annual vacation Following a comprehensive onboarding period, you will engage in challenging and rewarding work at a globally active, dynamic, and growing company. You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for your tasks, contribute independently, acquire new skills, and develop professionally. In addition to professional growth, you can expect personal development in your role. Although we are an international company, we consider ourselves part of the Birla Carbon family and aim to earn the long-term loyalty of our employees. This is why we place great value on offering flexibility in career development. We are committed to integrating our employees based on their individual strengths, offering personalized support and encouragement. With us, your strengths and capabilities will shape your role and career path at Birla Carbon. Responsibilities: As a Technical Manager, you will plan and control all the technical activities in the carbon black plant to ensure the availability of machinery and equipment for the targeted production. Technical Management Plan and control all technical activities in all carbon black production lines and plant services to ensure the availability of machinery and equipment for the targeted production. Review Distributed Control Systems (DCS) alarm and trend data for breakdown analysis. Analyze each breakdown and provide necessary follow up and reporting to management. Monitor “Mean Time Between Failures” and “Mean Time to Repair” of all critical equipment for improvement. Ensure optimum equipment life including periodic replacement of critical equipment, including by seeking capital expenditure approvals. Ensure timely completion of turnarounds and any major maintenance work. Work effectively with maintenance team and contractors with hands-on assistance as may be required. Budget and Cost Management Assist with the preparation of the annual maintenance budget in coordination with the Maintenance Manager or designate. Prepare quotes and expenses for Accounts Payable and purchasing department. Monitor stores’ consumption within the context of the annual maintenance budget and recommend any improvements. Spare Parts Management Identify spare parts that are critical to the operation of machinery. Plan and monitor procurement actions for all spare parts and other materials. Safety and Environmental Management Perform all required duties safely, efficiently and within required housekeeping, safety and environmental standards. Ensure emergency procedures are in place for all work. Ensure employees and contractors are working safely. Apply for and obtain any work permits needed. Maintain technical and maintenance documentation and address equipment-related non-conformities in accordance with the plant’s quality procedures. Other Duties Perform other duties as required by the General Manager or their designate. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent. 10+ years of relevant industry experience, including: Manufacturing experience, Supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership capabilities, Knowledge and experience with Distributed Control Systems, Experience with a 24/7 continuous process operation. 5+ years of progressive…

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