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  Date: Jun 27, 2024

  Location: Charleston

  Company: Wacker Polysilicon N.A., LLC

  Are you looking for a new challenge? For our locationCharlestonwe are looking for a(n)Engineering Manager II, Mechanical Team.

  This is Us:

  You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking an Engineering Manager II on our Mechanical Team for our site in Charleston, TN.

  What you will do:

  This position leads the team to bridge the gaps in technical expertise for critical equipment classes in Polysilicon Process and Facilities Engineering. The Mechanical Expert Team provides this expertise as an internal service unit in a matrix function. Specialized equipment repairs, design specifications and key workflows for key equipment categories will be executed and/or overseen by the Mechanical Team.

  Considered relevant equipment is pressure vessels and piping, rotating equipment, pressure relief devices and others as necessary. This position's main purpose is management of the team, give guidance to team and consult site leadership on strategic decisions. The manager of this team is expected to also contribute personally to work done by the Mechanical Team.

  Managerial duties including:

• Ensure teams compliance with work processes

• Guide and support team members in their daily work

• Coordinate and manage responsibilities and workload of team members

• Lead, develop, and evaluate team members (4-6 direct reports)

  Specialized Duties including:

• Drive and support continuous improvement activities related to safety, quality, cost and equipment reliability and availability

• Support process and technology transfer/exchange between Wacker’s Polysilicon production sites

• Cooperate with groups and individuals within the Engineering & Maintenance department, Mechanical Integrity, QA/QC, Operations and other service units with focus on achieving optimal results/solutions from a corporate/enterprise perspective (both interdisciplinary and intercultural)

• Conduct and/or coordinate troubleshooting activities and root cause analyses

• Act as lead interface with Plant Engineering managers for work handover and support resourcing

• Represent Wacker’s interests towards authorities, suppliers and contractors

• Ensure all required trainings are timely made by all team members in his/her area of responsibility

• Strategic planning and optimization of equipment specific workflows including summative reports on key equipment (e.g. technical compliance, equipment health, costs, technological changes, …)

• All other assigned tasks

  What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; Mechanical or Chemical is preferred

• 8+ years of industry relevant experience (Pulp & Paper, Refineries, Chemical, Power plants, or other PSM facility)

• 6+ years of leadership experience

• Strong organization skills, with proven systems to track and communicate on multiple priorities

• Ability to perform and succeed in an environment of schedule and cost pressure

• Capability to professionally deal with changing priorities and requirements

• Thorough technical knowledge in the fields of mechanical engineering, incl. relevant regulations, maintenance strategies, standards, and codes

• Leadership skills combined with team player attitude

• Objective judgment and fact based decision making approach

• Strong multitasking competency

• Ability and willingness for domestic and international (mainly to Germany) travel as needed

• Proven expertise in stationary pressure equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, reactors) and/or rotating equipment (pumps, compressors) in the fields of design, maintenance, repair planning and technical standards and codes

• Materials of construction and welding procedures expertise

  What do we offer?

  WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

  WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

• Compensation and Incentive plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1

• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays

• Paid parental leave

• Wellbeing fund

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements

• 401(k) with company match

• Education Assistance Program

• Career development and advancement opportunities

• Support for Community Involvement

  We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.