Requisition ID: 36872 

 
Job Description:
 

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. 

About the role.

Manage the development and execution of critical capital engineering projects related to plant operations and expansions using state-of-the-art technologies. This job has no direct reports. The incumbent will interacts with others using project management and managing by influence skills. They would supervises third party and company resources on a functional basis. 

What you’ll be doing. 

• Oversee the design and review of equipment and systems using corporate standards.

• Interface with engineers to define project scope requirements and incorporate corporate standards.

• Evaluate new process technologies to improve existing systems and resolve process and safety problems. 

• Work with finance, production, and safety to develop justifications for capital projects and prepare the Requests for Expenditure Authorization (REAs) in a timely and accurate fashion. 

• Acquire and negotiate project contractor bids in conjunction with procurement. 

• Prepare project specifications and/or tender documents.

• Manage release of design input to suppliers (contractors, component suppliers, etc.). 

• Perform supplier site visits to ensure compatibility of equipment designs with current plant configurations.

• Produce site visit reports, contractor job meeting minutes, project material listings, purchase orders, installation schedules and preparation of any other documentation relating to installation of systems.

• Assist in the development of new installation techniques and standards. 

• Manage capital projects ranging in dollar value from $1MM plus meeting deadlines and budgets.  Identify and effectively utilize project resources. 

• Manage the resolution of technical issues identified by suppliers.

• Manage technical documents provided by suppliers.

• Provide technical assistance to processing facilities, to improve quality and efficiency. 

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ME/EE/IE/ChE) (+ MS/MBA +PMP preferred) or related field, or equivalent related experience.  Additionally the incumbent must have eight plus (8+) years of project management experience preferably directly related to food processing.

• Familiarity with processing techniques.  Experienced in the development and maintenance of plant system documents, process flow sheets, block diagrams, schedules and spend tracking. Experience using AutoCAD.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.                                    

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.                           

• Proficient word processing and spreadsheet skills.  Proficient AutoCAD and Microsoft Project skills. 

Travel:

• Ability to travel though out North America.  Expected travel up to 50%.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Compensation Package: $102,700.00 - $137,000.00 CAD annually + bonus eligibility 

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.