Job title:  Manager - Electrical & Controls

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

We are currently seeking a Manager – Electrical & Controls to lead a small team of automation engineering professionals in Richmond, BC. This key position requires a combination of skills including business development, project management, and technical leadership.

If you are an engineering professional who enjoys the challenge of managing, designing, and delivering electrical and controls brownfield projects and is passionate about leading people, this is the opportunity for you! In addition to a challenging career, professional development opportunities, and an inclusive and supportive work environment, to reward your commitment we offer a competitive salary that increases with technical and managerial capability, comprehensive benefits package, hybrid work environment, and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP). Relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Provide project management, leadership, and technical guidance to a team of engineers and project stakeholders;
• Assign, coordinate, and review the technical work of project teams;
• Oversee project coordination to ensure accurate billing, time accounting, and financial reporting;
• Consult and negotiate with customers to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports;
• Lead large capital project development, including feasibility studies, project scope definitions, preliminary engineering designs, and capital cost estimates;
• Assist with the assessment, evaluation, establishment, and development of opportunities in the assigned industry(ies)/business areas;
• Support the growth of the business by assisting with the execution of sales growth strategies;
• Build, lead and develop a team of professionals; including recruitment and selection, training, and performance management;
• Network with industry groups and professional organizations to establish the presence and reputation of the Company;
• Ensure that the activities adhere to the quality standards established by the Company;
• Embody, demonstrate, and reinforce the ANDRITZ values.

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following essential skills, abilities, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in electrical engineering;
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in industrial automation engineering, preferably in consulting;
• Registered, or eligible for immediate registration with EGBC or ASTTBC;
• Site audit, commissioning, construction, and start-up experience;
• Proven ability to successfully manage and deliver electrical/controls projects;
• Experience in pulp & paper, mining, and/or chemical industries;
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills (English);
• Practical knowledge of North American standards;
• Legally authorized to work in Canada;
• Ability and willingness to travel to domestic and international sites.

Other valued, but non-essential skills, abilities, and experience include:

• Pulp & Paper industry experience
• Consulting engineering experience; preferably in industrial engineering

Salary range 117,000 to 146,000; commensurate with experience, based on a 37.5 hour work week.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.