Facilites and Engineering Manager

Ascend Elements (AE) is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements (AE) is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

We are currently hiring a Technology Manager of Facilities and Engineering who will be accountable for the maintenance and reliability of all Hopkinsville, KY site assets. This position leads a team of maintenance planners, managers, engineers, and field technicians. Scope includes Mechanical Integrity, Maintenance, Utilities, Process Safety, and CAPEX.

Responsibilities Included But Not Limited To

• Incorporate safe behavior into all activities and consistently comply with all established safety and health policies and procedures.
• Develop, evaluate, implement, and maintain reliability systems and standards in support of production, utility operations, and infrastructure systems.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the maintenance and reliability function.
• Participate in employee career growth, recruiting, and hiring.
• Plans, reviews, and approves the preparation of budgetary items and capital planning for maintenance department (long and short term).
• Participates in management discussions and planning sessions to help formulate cost reduction, product improvement, problem solving activities, and presents operational performance.
• Establish metrics to monitor and improve maintenance and facilities improvements.
• Maintain a high level of communication with a cross-functional team and partners.
• Develop processes for documenting process changes, driving process / fixture improvements, driving lead and cycle time improvements, cost of quality (COQ), and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) actions.
• Assure that all engineering designs, procedures, and technical data are complete and accurately documented to provide an accurate technical/historical base for future reference and to meet customer / end user requirements.
• Presents projects plans, technical roadmaps, risks, and recommendations to senior business leaders within technical space.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Other Requirements

BA/BS degree in an Engineering discipline.

15+ years' experience in chemical manufacturing such as specialty chemicals, polymers, fibers, oil and gas.

7+ years' supervisory experience.

A high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.

Familiarity with maintenance and reliability best practices and engineering principles including pressure vessel, rotating equipment, and control systems engineering.

Ability to lead teams and provide overall program coordination and direction to multiple functional areas.

Capability to lead and empower teams.

Strong problem solving, planning, and project management skills.

Ability to understand and develop scope of work.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to communicate clearly across all levels of leadership.

Self-starter, highly motivated individual with the ability to work on their own without managerial or supervisory assistance.

Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, air purifying respirator (i.e., half and/or full faced), safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.

Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines:

While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.

Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.

This position is located in Hopkinsville KY!

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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.