Chief Proposals & FEED Engineering

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:

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.

Position Summary: The Chief - Proposals & FEED is responsible for technical supervision of proposals and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) efforts associated with the design construction operation and improvement of DR plants and new technology initiatives. As a leader of this discipline the Chief Proposals & FEED Engineering works with other managerial teammates to ensure proposals and FEED deliverables 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 commercial engineering projects and Global Solutions (aftermarket) teams as the primary technical resource for Proposal & FEED Engineering
• Coordinate Proposal & FEED 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 including but not limited to developing standardized formats for Technical Specifications and FEED packages
• Review redefine and document new work practices to use new tools such as COMOS Integrated Engineering Revit and A.I. to more quickly deliver superior products to clients and internal project execution teams.
• 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.
• Improve quality of Team deliverables developed during the traditional proposal work and Front-end Engineering Design so they can be used more efficiently during the plant execution stage.
• Developing annual goals and training objectives for Proposal & FEED Engineer Team 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:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Keen analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exemplary technical writing ability.
• Excellent organizational skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Mechanical Electrical or Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum eight years of hands-on experience in a technical environment preferably related to direct reduction chemical or steel industry.

• Previous management experience leading an engineering team.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in engineering or management.
• 5 or more years experience with an engineering team management role.
• Understand emissions estimates and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% - 25% International and Domestic with duration up to 1 month based on 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 that 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 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.