Join Our Team as an Engineering Manager: Shaping the Future of Battery Technology

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and a holistic sustainability offering including a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. The company is currently preparing to start its first full-scale plant at Herøya, Norway, before executing its multi-billion dollar phased investment program for large-scale plants in North America and Europe. The long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading industrial and financial companies Hydro and Altor.

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About the Position:

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Engineering Manager to join our team. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, managerial acumen, and creative problem-solving skills. You will be a key member of our Owner’s Team and work closely with our external contractors ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to project goals.

The specific location of this role is confidential and will be revealed to selected applicants.

EHS and Safety:

Proactive approach to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is a requirement, and all key project team members are expected to put EHS first and act as good role model.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Be an integrated part of the Owner’s Team, leading internal engineering discipline team and managing external engineering contractor(s) through the project phases.
• Be key point of contact for our FEED study contractor during the FEED phase and support the process to contract the external partner for next phase.
• Coordinate and ensure engineering progress both on internal scope and from external providers, ensure quality assurance and guidance to ensure required quality, accuracy, and adherence to project goals and all relevant specifications.

Managerial Responsibilities and Technical Oversight

• Support recruitment of technical discipline resources according to project need and ensure these are well onboarded and work efficiently.
• Review and Approve: Assess proposed specifications, designs, process solution, equipment selections, and installation plans with the support of discipline resources.

• Evaluate Solutions: Ensure the firm’s proposed solutions meet safety, efficiency, and reliability standards.
• Resolve Issues: Address any discrepancies or deviations from project specifications.

Quality Control and Verification

• Liaison Role: Act as the company’s liaison with the study contractor and other relevant third-party suppliers.
• Ensure Compliance: Verify that design and engineering work align with project specifications, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control of the study contractor’s proposal.
• Conduct Checks: Perform thorough quality control checks on systems to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Project Execution and Timelines

• Oversee project engineering activities to ensure adherence to timelines and milestones.
• Implement strategies to mitigate risks and address potential delays.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure smooth project progression and timely completion.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in engineering and management, with at least a few years in a managerial role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and regulations in Canada
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration in the Owner’s Team and with external partners
• Cross cultural communication experience is a plus.

• Availability to travel and to spend time on site during execution.
• Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent) is a plus.

• Preferred Experience: Process industry experience is highly valued. Experience with metals, semiconductor or process industry and/or systems including high temperature or e-powder handling is an asset.
• Managerial Skills: Strong managerial skill set with experience in large-scale projects. Candidates should have substantial project experience, managing mid-sized teams at the very least, and have seen projects through the entire cycle from engineering to execution.
• Personality and Drive: We are looking for someone who is driven, engaged, and excited to work on sustainable alternatives, adaptability, and a knack for finding creative solutions.

Location: Temporarily Remote, On-Site at the execution phase. 

At Vianode, we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

• Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.
• Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.
• Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

Apply today!

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.

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