Job Summary Black & Veatch has established itself as a leader in applying technological innovation with domain expertise to solve complex problems across many industries. This innovation has culminated in Black & Veatch's Operating and Analytics solutions which provides its engineers with the tools they need to solve a wide range of challenges faced by our clients. This creative approach to problem solving has produced a unique environment for entrepreneurial minded candidates who seek to solve a wide range of problems with real world consequences and impacts.
The Operations Manager role is a leadership position within our Asset Management Services (AMS) team for a qualified engineering professional to be based in our Overland Park, Kansas or Ann Arbor, Michigan offices. This role leads staff forecasting and hiring needs, as well resource allocation across numerous projects. The Operations Manager coordinates with various stakeholders, and has group execution responsibility. Will also have some high value project management responsibility for strategic clients/projects.
Key Responsibilities This position helps lead services such as remote monitoring and diagnostics, operating and maintenance, and program management for industrial owners. The growing mix of power generating facilities and industrial applications are diverse; coal, gas, wind, solar, battery energy storage, water treatment, pulp and paper, ammonia, and urea production. The analytical tools leveraged include neural net pattern recognition applications, issue management databases, work order management systems, and custom performance and reliability calculations. These tools enable engineers of various backgrounds to capture, integrate, and analyze real-time operational data.
The position presents the opportunity to lead a client-focused team lead by experienced engineers in delivering solutions to each client's needs. Each day will present new and exciting opportunities to solve our clients' most difficult challenges.
Preferred Qualifications Positive, team-first attitude. 10+ years of related engineering experience in the infrastructure or industrial sectors. Previous managerial related experience. Relevant work experience in the areas of thermal cycles, renewable energy, operations and maintenance, and data analytics. Professional written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of basic engineering principles with a proactive interest in continued learning. Ability to learn on the fly and use engineering judgment to solve complex problems. PE preferred.
Minimum Qualifications Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 11 years related work experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
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