Chief - Proposals
Chief - Proposals
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At Midrex you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work wont be easy but it will be worth it. Youll be part of a great teamwith plenty of autonomyto bring out your best. And youll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:
- Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
- Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker
- Generous overtime for qualified positions
- 4 weeks of paid vacation
- Tuition reimbursement
- Raffles for professional sports tickets
- Half-day Fridays
- Flexible home/office work practices
- Paid time to volunteer
- Employee recognition awards
Since 1987 Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people who bring vision compassion and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So if youre looking to do big work in a small-team environment Midrex is just the place for you.
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Position Summary: The Chief - Proposals is responsible for technical supervision of proposal efforts associated with the construction operation and improvement of DR plants and new technology initiatives. As a leader of this discipline the Chief - Proposals works with other managerial teammates to ensure proposals are completed in an efficient manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Interviews hires and develops teammates in the department.
- Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of the department.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Handles discipline and termination in accordance with company policy.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Advise project teams and Global Solutions as primary technical resource for Proposal Engineering.
- Coordinate Proposal Engineering efforts with other departments and disciplines.
- Determine plant design features based on client specification and site conditions.
- Understand the duty requirements of major equipment based on plant process design.
- Write technical specifications for plant proposals.
- Review all documents prepared by other disciplines and ensure consistency with plant design and specific scope of work requirements.
- Manage investigative engineering studies as requested by clients in support of potential proposal development.
- Review lessons learned from previous projects and incorporate engineering improvements into new plant designs.
- Develop tools and techniques to improve proposal process and reduce response time to client inquiries.
- Understand emissions estimates and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Travel on business trips as required to carry out departmental tasks and functions including client meetings
- Collaborate with teammates to ethically resolve technical issues with solutions that meet the best interest of all parties involved.
- Participate in or conduct lessons learned sessions with department members during and after each project and share this knowledge with the full department.
- Conduct best practices review within the department and use to continually improve the work processes.
- Developing annual goals and training objectives for Proposal Group members that foster a culture of knowledge sharing and measure them on their performance against these goals.
- Conduct training or arrange training opportunities for the department to provide opportunities for personal growth and knowledge sharing.
Skills/Abilities:
Required:
- Previous management experience leading a team.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Keen analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Exemplary technical writing ability.
- Excellent organizational skills
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in engineering or management.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Mechanical Electrical or Metallurgical Engineering.
- Minimum of ten years hands-on experience in technical environment preferably related to direct reduction chemical or steel industry.
- 8 or more years experience with an engineering team management role preferred.
Travel Requirements:
- 10% - 25% International and Domestic with duration up to 1 month based project demands.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to move around an industrial plant site including climbing inside and around structures and equipment.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
