Engineering Manager

WHO IS LAFARGE?
 

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
 

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role reports to the Holcim North America Head of Engineering and is assigned to develop large Capital(Capex) projects for the US and Canada region, with specific focus on feasibility and front-end-engineering design. The Engineering Manager manages  the technical multi-disciplinary engineering aspects of a project.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

•  Ensures Health, Safety and Environmental values, policies and standards are maintained and integrated into all engineering project activities.
•  Develop large capital projects through applying standard methods, tools and procedures, ensuring holistic development to deliver projects to the required investment decision gates on time and with no rework
•  Manage project budgets through feasibility study phases and deliver an executable project budget for project realization
•  Leads multi-disciplinary engineering development with 3rd parties and ensures delivery of: Preparation of project basic engineering documentation (layout, mass flow, flow sheets, general arrangement drawings), Preparation of all technical appendices to be attached to the call for tenders and contracts,Technical clarifications to the bidders, Technical evaluation of the offers, Selection process of suppliers and contractors from a technical/performance perspective, Reviews of detailed engineering documents/drawings provided by the contractors, Design safety, operability, maintainability and value challenge reviews with project stakeholders (OP). Project ‘request for approval’ documentation.
• Organizes and conducts formal projects risk analysis with the Project Manager, Owner and Steering Committee
• Organizes technical support from Engineering Discipline Engineers and Support Department to site team during construction, commissioning and start-up as required. Calls for external expertise on specific subjects when required, aligns with   internal and external subject matter experts as needed.
• Participates and contributes the engineering part in the Steering Committees
• Supports technically the Country for a smooth transition to operation after the handover of the project
• Prepares the AAR process after the project implementation. Accountable for monitoring all technical exchanges of information with PM&E engineers and suppliers (notes and drawings comments and validation).

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Education: Bachelor's degree or years of equivalent experience.
• Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
• Field of Study Preferred:mechanical or process engineering
• Required Work Experience: Proven engineering coordination experience in cement and/or similar type of heavy industry with a minimum of 5 years in cement industrial engineering related fields
• Required Training/Certifications:Project Management certificate e.g. PMI or similar is desired
• Travel Requirements: Able to travel as needed for feasibility studies and supporting project managers
• Travel required +/-30-40% of the time. Mainly in the USA and Canada

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. 
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests

WHAT WE OFFER

•  Competitive salary 
•  Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
•  Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage 
•  Holistic Health & Well-being programs 
•  Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
•  Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
•  Paid time off & paid holidays 
•  Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity) Educational Assistance Program
•  Dress for your day

We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Lafarge Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.