Manager of engineering department job description

Adaptive Solutions Group is a premier provider of information technology personnel. We provide a variety of technical professionals available for contract, contract to hire, or direct placement positions to companies in and around the Kansas City, St. Louis, and Denver Areas.
We are currently looking for a
Cloud Onboarding and Engineering Department Manager
to join our team.


Responsibilities


Sets overall direction, vision, and strategic plan for the cloud onboarding and engineering teams while aligning with the strategic direction defined by CEP senior leadership. Develops and codifies contingency plans in conjunction with the Cloud Enablement Office, and the cloud technical leadership team. Sets direction and develops standards for policies and procedures across cloud onboarding and engineering that align with organizational and cloud-practice goals and objectives. Leads efforts to identify opportunities for task automation, process improvements, and enhancements that result in increased quality, efficiencies, and ROI. Identifies, establishes, and monitors key performance indicators to ensure accurate delivery and continuous improvements. Leads the definition and management of service level agreements to meet customer expectations and quality standards. Performs supervisory responsibilities, including career planning/support, training, interviewing, hiring, rewarding, disciplining, and performance and salary reviews. Leads resource identification and planning to support department and business objectives. Makes decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures effective achievement of objectives. Defines forecast and expenses for area of responsibility. Negotiates with vendors and maintains relationships outside of company. Creates a collaborative team that supports a diverse environment. Understands and communicates business goals and company culture. Protects our customers, our employees, and our brands by incorporating security and compliance in all decisions, while continuously identifying opportunities for improving security and implements strategies to improve our security posture. Directs activities of two or more teams and/or areas through subordinate managers who exercise full supervision in terms of costs, methods, or staffing, or has commensurate sphere of responsibility for technical, systems, process decisions, and/or outcome. Maintains effective relationships with all levels of company management and internal and external customers that promote understanding and produces results for both parties.



Required Qualifications


Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future Must be committed to incorporating security into all decisions and daily job responsibilities 8+ years of related experience 3+ years of leading cloud transformation initiatives, or leading engineering or operations teams in Azure or AWS. Experience instantiating or leading DevOps and/or NoOps services and practices, including the automated deployment of infrastructure as code. Experience leading in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Experience building a talent pool with skills needed to improve performance; identifies succession plan and/or participates in succession planning.



Preferred Qualifications


Bachelor' s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related field preferred

Adaptive Solutions Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, STD/LTD, life insurance coverage, 401k, paid vacation and holidays.

Adaptive Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal.ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize.The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's® and Sidul®.

The Engineering Manager must have the ability to lead/coordinate/manage, maintenance, repair, programs and projects. In this position, he/she will be responsible for managing a team of engineers, supervisors and technicians to maintain safe, reliable, efficient operation of the refinery. He/she will report directly to the Refinery Manager and work in a team environment with the other department heads..
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the implementation of and maintenance of the predictive and preventative maintenance programs and other reliability improvement initiatives. Manage the reliability engineer and develop this role into integral part of the overall maintenance program Manage the Boiler & Power House Engineer.Work with him or her and their staff to insure the continued safe, reliable, efficient operation of the boiler and power station. Manage the Maintenance Superintendent and his staff to insure that all preventive maintenance, work orders etc. are completed in a timely manner. Manage the Electrical Engineer and maintain plant electrical systems. Manage the Controls Engineering Group and maintain the plant controls systems. Work with the other department heads on both daily and long term plans to insure that all of the various department's goals are aligned. Prepare and administer the departments daily budget, work with the other department heads and the refinery manger to determine a major repair budget and capital budget for the refinery Work closely with the Safety, Environmental and Quality teams to ensure the refinery's goals in these areas are attained. Work with the corporate engineering team to develop capital projects, oversee the installation of new equipment and systems.Be involved with equipment vendor and contractor selection for projects. Be familiar with all federal and state safety compliance programs such as lockout tag out, confined space, burning and welding, etc.Responsible for all engineering department safety related matters. Be familiar with all federal, state and local environmental programs such as Title 5, SPCC, and hazmat. Provide training and personnel develop to both new and existing employees in both technology, work practices, etc. Build and maintain a teamwork oriented philosophy and hold team members accountable for their performance Provide the necessary individual counseling of employees whose performance does not meet acceptable standards and take appropriate actions. Keep current with technological changes that can improve the performance of equipment, promote a safer more efficient work environment. Keep abreast of current laws and changes being made that may affect the operation of the maintenance department i.e. ARC Flash.



WORK EXPERIENCES


Minimum 5 years' experiencein an manufacturing environment - demonstrated leadership and management skills Ability to work in a fast paced team environment Plant supervision a plus Minimal travel less than 5%, some weekend and after hours, work may be required especially during outages for project's or breakdowns. Experience with SAP and SAP maintenance module or similar CMMS. Experience in managing projects and working with both vendors and contractors.



EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS


Degree in Engineering: B.Ch.E., BSEE, BSME preferred but not required MBA or master's degree in engineering preferred PE not required



LOCATION OF ROLE


Chalmette, LA


Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.


Nearest Major Market:
New Orleans

WHO WE ARE


Supported by more than 3,400 employees in nearly 100 locations across the United States, we provide a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. Our clients include U.S. federal, state and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of private sector and commercial clients. Michael Baker is committed to delivering a standard of excellence that fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve our clients' complex challenges.


LAND DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE


Through an integrated approach to all stages of land development, Michael Baker guides clients through the entire life cycle of a project, from due diligence, initial site planning, and entitlement approvals to final engineering, construction management and surveying. Engineering integrated with in-house planning and surveying excellence and combined with a commitment to achieving clients' strategic goals, results in quality service and project delivery in a timely and cost-effective manner. Michael Baker maintains a significant advantage over many of our competitors in the depth of services we provide internally. We are a "one-stop" shop that can provide most all supporting consultant services in house. We pride ourselves on our ability to "work-share" among services, as well as among our local offices. Our skilled professionals can assist with any task on a wide range of project types, including commercial and retail developments, industrial and office parks, educational and governmental facilities, housing developments, public infrastructure, and mining facilities. We understand that land development engineering for commercial, residential, and public uses requires a cost-effective, schedule-driven approach; we know that, to our clients, time is money.


DESCRIPTION


The successful candidate will be leading our growing Land Development organization in Ontario, California. This group has a focus on thoughtful, innovative, and efficient solutions to design challenges on a variety of Commercial, Industrial and Residential land development projects throughout San Bernardino County, including the high desert region.

• You'll be expected to lead design project teams and mentor new staff.
• Project execution, proposal preparation and presentation.
• Participation in marketing and client development activities is also part of the job.
• You will interact with internal and external clients to ensure project delivery and client satisfaction.
• This is an opportunity to expand our market-share and build a land development business in the region.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 15 years of Civil Land Development experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain within 1 year
• Knowledge of regulatory issues and key players in the Southern California market.
• Strong track record of overseeing successful delivery of projects that include land planning and feasibility, site design, site grading, earthwork balance, drainage, utilities, sanitary collection and water distribution systems, storm water management, erosion and sediment control designs/plans
• Strong relationships with local agencies
• Demonstrated supervisor/mentoring skills
• Strong proposal writing and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit to grow our Land Development practice in the Ontario area market
• Strong engineering judgment with strong background in Land Development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, public speaking ability, and problem-solving skills
• Capability to work in a dynamic environment and conduct multi-tasking efforts
• Drive to be a leader in the company and in the professional community
• Willingness to travel for other Land Development opportunities, or lead other projects in between opportunities
• Familiarity with permit application development and coordination for federal, state and local agencies.
• You'll be knowledgeable in water quality management, LID and NPDES requirements.
• You'll have experience participating at local municipal meetings, coordinating with other project professionals, meeting with clients, and meeting/negotiating with various permit agencies

COMPENSATION


The salary range for this position is $89,000-$204,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. This role is also eligible for a discretionary bonus based upon corporate and individual performance


Workplace Flexibility
: Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility