Senior Capital Projects Engineer - Anovion LLC

Job Summary

Anovion is North America’s premier manufacturer and technology developer of synthetic graphite anode products for the lithium-ion battery industry.  With an unparalleled 140 years of collective experience in synthetic graphite manufacturing and US leadership in lithium-ion graphite anode battery materials innovation, the company launched into the battery materials supply chain in March 2022. We are a young high-growth company with the scalability, manufacturing excellence and pedigree of an established leader, existing production capacity and a proven execution team. Anovion is an advanced materials industrial manufacturer, and a supplier to critical high-growth markets such as lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicles, energy storage systems and several other emerging applications in an increasingly electrified world.

Anovion is seeking a Senior Capital Project Engineer for new graphite powder plants to be built in the US.  This role includes collaboration with a team of contracted EPC engineers during the design, procurement, and construction phases of this 2-5 year project. This position will be remote during that time. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Core People Skills.  Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. Genuine with high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty. Displays humility and adaptability.  Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations.

Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar.

Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient MS Office computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Technical Skills.  Systematic approach to problem solving. Understanding of applied statistics, including Statistical Process Control.  Skilled in the interpretation and application of data for decision-making.

Core Business Skills. Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion in handling of proprietary and confidential information. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, judgment and keen attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work collaboratively within a matrix environment.  Exceptional prioritization, time management and organizational skills. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Highly organized, detail oriented and self-disciplined. High level of self-motivation and willingness to identify issues and raise them to the supervisor.

Professional Investment.  Demonstrated commitment to own personal professional development and learning.

Responsibilities
1.      Assist VP of Engineering with management and oversight of contracted EPC firm who is designing and building the new Anovion manufacturing plants.
2.      Play an active role in the development of the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed.
3.      Identify and recommend opportunities for safety, quality, and process improvement.
4.      Lead projects (including Kaizen) requiring inter-departmental inputs and coordination aimed at improving efficiencies and quality of the new plant.
5.      Identify problems through trend analysis and facilitate independent or team driven problem-solving using root cause analysis.
6.      Perform other tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements 
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a team member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to spend large amounts of time sitting or standing in front of a computer screen; frequently required to stand; occasionally required to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds and power lifts.  Team member may be required from time to time to lift or carry up to 20 pounds.

Work Environment 
While performing the essential responsibilities of this position the team member will work in multiple areas including telecommuting, corporate offices, factory areas and the laboratory.  The team member may also be exposed to moderate background noise, moderate amounts of airborne graphite dust, presence of natural and artificial light, exposure to work temperatures from ambient to controlled, hard surfaces for standing and walking.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn where required.