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Canada - Loyalist Umicore Battery Materials Engineering & Technology Posted on 09-05-2024 About Umicore Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do? About Umicore Battery Materials in Canada Umicore is preparing to build a battery materials production plant in Loyalist Township, Ontario - the first of its kind in North America. The cutting-edge facility will be a critical part of Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. Throughout the design, construction, and operation of the plant, Umicore will be seeking a variety of professionals who share our passion for innovation and sustainability. What you will be doing For this new site, we are looking for aCost Engineering Manager , reporting to the Senior Engineering Controls Manager. In this role you willresponsibleforthe planning, development & managementof the capital expenditure (CapEx) cost associated withprojects related to ourregion, from the early phases of development until the closure of the same.This role involves the early definition of project budgets and budget management during design and implementation phases, thus ensuring that capital projects aresubmittedfor approval with accuracy, are completed within budget,and actual costs are captured in libraries for future use. Responsibilities Partners with Global Advanced Planning in the development & ownership of theCapExbudget for projects & program at the early phases of the programs. Benchmarking of internal historic databases associated withprevious program as well as external benchmarking leveraging public references as well as EPCM knowledge platforms Development & maintenance ofCapExoptimization metrics (density, commitment, spend KPI) that capture impact of lessons learned on execution and as well optimization on procurement and/or thruput strategies. Support with Treasury/Finance as part of technical and budget assessment for loans or investment partnership(s). Support Internal & External Financial compliance Audits associatedCapExBudgets & investment enabling update ofCapExprocedures/standards/processes as PR approvalleveragingdigital platforms such as SharePoint Online andPlannisware. Collaborates with Procurement on Vendor/Supplier inthe evaluation of quotations and proposals from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors to enable accuracy of Costing Database Prepare and presentdetailed, insightfulcostreports to project teams in collaboration with Capex Controlling Make recommendations to address cost-related risks and opportunities toleadership Who we are looking for Universitydegree ,or equivalent qualification, inCivil,Mechanical, Chemical, Electricalor otherEngineeringdiscipline,with additional project management training considered an asset 3 to 7years as project manager orprojectCapExcontroller, ideally withsomeexperiencein Automotive (APQP) or Material/Mining Industry Technical experience and/or background in the execution of engineering projects (of specialtiesabove mentioned) & relevant experience and understanding in the execution of industrial projects in operational environments. KnowledgeofCapExbudget and estimation standards, with desiredproficiencyin international or national certifications (such as AACE). Knowledge of industrial project trades and the interactions between all trades (project management, construction management, civil/building/facilities, electrical, piping, process,equipmentand start-up activities). Desired Proficiency in the use ofPortfolio Management toolssuch as Primavera P6 or Planisware Version 7. Desired Proficiency in spreadsheet & dashboard applications, such as MS Power BI. MS Excel & Tableau. What we offer We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do? IF OUR BATTERY MATERIALS CAN BOOST THE RANGE OF E-CARS, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO? Umicore invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We provide support in our recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you are contacted to participate in our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.#J-18808-Ljbffr