Industrial Engineering Manager jobs in Sumter, SC

                                                                Industrial Cleaning Services Senior Project Manager - Chemical Experience

We expect a lot…we offer a lot. 

Thompson Industrial Services is a proven leader in the industrial cleaning business (water blasting/vacuuming). We have offices in SC, NC, GA, FL, TN, KY, AL, PA, LA and VA. We offer the broadest line of industrial cleaning services in the southeast - with equipment, technology and personnel to deliver on what we promise. Few companies can match our expertise, experience and diversity.

At Thompson we seek the best candidates for our career opportunities. We are seeking highly qualified and motivated employees to help continue and build on our success. For those who join the Thompson family we offer excellent benefits along with many opportunities for training and career development. 

We offer a broad range of services to a diverse array of companies and industries as automotive, pharmaceutical, chemical, plastics, power plants, food processing, mining, pulp and paper, steel, and petrochemical. 

A Chemical Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and coordinating all aspects of Chemical Cleaning project work from bid process through completion of the project. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of chemical cleaning. The position will require strong leadership and safety experience, as well as project management, communication, and presentation skills. Other responsibilities include the effective communication with customer, field crew and the operations manager in charge of the account. Ensure appropriate/reliable equipment and fully trained personnel are on site.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates business acumen, cultivating a network with the result of earing the respect to be viewed as a trusted business advisor. 
• Reviews project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phased of project. 
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel. 
• Travel at least 75% to other locations to perform chemical jobs and other outages/jobs
• Assists the General Manager within the geographical location to service, maintain, and prepare equipment for upcoming jobs
• Assists General Manager in planning and coordinating equipment and human capital to meet customer expectations
• Visit local customer sites to ensure crews are meeting all expectation in regards to policies and procedures set forth by Thompson and the customer
• Travel to other divisions to offer support by leading multiple crews and offering assistance during jobs
• Ensure crews traveling to other locations have all the necessary tools and equipment to complete the job efficiently, effectively, and safely
• Ensure all safety policies are followed and enforced at all times within the customer site
• Lead individual crew to complete jobs both locally and in other geographical locations depending on business needs
• Communicate changes and job status updates with local leadership and customer representative within area of responsibility
• Proactively assess selling opportunities by understanding customer processes and communicating accordingly
• Ensure all administrative duties are completed properly and on time such as timesheets, JSHAs, etc. 
• Communicate job scope changes, job details, job costs saving, and potential job opportunities with local leadership
• Report any quality issues to the appropriate leadership
• Act in a way that is professional and representative of Thompson Industrial Service, LLC at all times
• Train and support multiple teams within the area of responsibility

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Tools, equipment, machinery used: Large industrial cleaning equipment and materials, large industrial vehicles, and computers and basic computer systems (Word, Excel, etc). 
• Working conditions: Normal office environment (on-site and off-site locations), outside work, extreme temperatures, noisy conditions, shift work, flexible schedules, on-call hours, 24/7 availability. 
• Physical effort required: Some heavy lifting, working with large machinery, confined spaces, and heights. 
• Travel required: Geographical territories can range in size depending on the customer base. Overnight travel will be required for this position. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 years industrial cleaning environment with 3-5 years project management experience; prefer industrial cleaning experience to include chemical cleaning. 
• Proven ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot industrial cleaning equipment. 
• Prior project management/supervisory experience with proven leadership skills.
• Must posess excellent ability to develop solutions to resolve problems. 
• Must have the ability to prioritize to meet multiple deadlines. 
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, preferably in engineering or industrial field.
• High school diploma or equivalent required  
• Excellent communication skills and computer skills (Microsoft office) 
• Must possess good administrative, public relations, and technical skills necessary to enhance overall operations
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record

COMPETENCIES:

• Ethics and Values
  • Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches. 
• Integrity and Trust
  • Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Action Oriented
  • Enjoys working hard, action oriented and full of energy for things that he/she sees as challenging, not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning, seizes opportunities when they arise.
• Dealing with Ambiguity
  • Effectively cope with change, shifts gears comfortably, decide and act without having the whole picture, comfortably handle risk and uncertainty, flexible and adaptable, learning as they go.
• Caring About Direct Reports
  • Is interested in the work and non-work lives of direct reports; asks about their plans, problems, and desires; knows about their concerns and questions, is available for listening to person problems; monitors workloads and appreciates extra effort.
• Confronting Direct Reports
  • Deals with problem direct reports firmly and in a timely manner; doesn’t allow problems to fester; regularly reviews performance and holds timely discussions; can make negative decisions when all other efforts fail; deals effectively with troublemakers.
• Customer Focus
  • Dedicated to meeting the expectations/requirements of internal and external customers, gets firsthand customer information and uses it for improvements in products/services, acts with customers in mind, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust/respect.
• Timely Decision Making
  • Knowledgeable about how organizations work; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures; understands the cultures of the organization.
• Functional/Technical
  • Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Learning on the Fly
  • Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for cues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
• Dealing with Paradox
  • Can act in ways that seem contradictory, is very flexible and adaptable when facing tough calls; can combine seeming opposites like being compassionately tough, stand up for self without trampling others, set strong but flexible standards; can act differently depending upon the situation; is seen as balanced despite the conflicting demands of the situation. 
• Perseverance
  • Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Problem Solving
  • Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, probes all fruitful sources for answers, can see hidden problems, excellent at honest analysis, looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers. 
• Drive for Results
  • Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and other for results. 
• Planning
  • Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work into the process steps; develops schedules and task/people assignments; anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates. 
• Technical Learning
  • Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge-like internet technology; does well in technical courses and seminars.

About the Company:
Clean Harbors

Company Size:
10,000 employees or more

Industry:
Engineering Services

Founded:
1980

Website:
https://www.cleanharbors.com/