Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials
Senior Engineering Manager
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Senior Engineering Manager
Senior Engineering Manager – UK Sites | Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials
About the Role
What if your work could shape the materials that power everyday life—from the cities we live in, to the healthcare we rely on, to the technologies driving our future?
At Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials (OF&EM), we do exactly that—developing, manufacturing, and supplying fluoroproducts that advance life worldwide. Our culture thrives on purpose, impact, and collaboration, operating across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. We emphasise diversity, innovation, and well-being, encouraging your growth while contributing meaningfully.
This Senior Engineering Manager role (based in Runcorn, Cheshire, UK) will see you lead cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and profitable operations across the UK Sites (Rocksavage, Cheshire Technical Centre & The Heath).
Main Purpose
The Senior Engineering Manager provides leadership, oversight, guidance, and direction to a team across Maintenance, Facilities, Planning, Capital Expense Project, Reliability, and Integrity Departments—ensuring the UK sites operate safely, reliably, and profitably while meeting Orbia’s short- and long-term objectives.
Main Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Lead and manage Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I), covering:
- Maintenance
- Civil engineering
- Capital Expense Project/Planning
- DCS (Distributed Control Systems)
- Contractor management
- Serve as a Key Partner to the Site Production Manager, ensuring ** Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)** is maintained and optimised across UK plants, assets, and infrastructure.
- Drive safe, efficient preventive/corrective repairs to maximise OEE while fostering strong internal relationships for site-wide operational success.
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Team & Asset Management
- Manage the growth and development of engineering teams to maximise their contributions to the business.
- Provide strategic oversight for the entire asset lifecycle:
- Planning
- Acquisition
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Decommissioning/disposal
- Maintain and improve asset performance while optimising maintenance labour and material costs to meet productivity goals.
Safety, Compliance & Strategic Direction
- Implement and oversee SHEQ&S (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Sustainability) strategies to ensure compliance with:
- Company procedures
- Regulatory requirements
- Best practice standards
- Provide high-quality project/program management across CAPEX projects, collaborating with the Orbia Business Engineering Director (BED) to deliver the Rocksavage site capital program efficiently and align with Orbia’s PMO systems.
Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead and manage multi-disciplinary professional teams, leveraging Orbia’s Future Fit Leadership Model for personal and team development.
- Maintain a robust talent pipeline to support long-term growth for units and Orbia’s chemical operations.
Qualifications & Experience
Academic Background
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
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Core Knowledge & Experience
- 20+ years in the chemical industry.
- 15+ years in maintenance management within the chemical sector.
- Proven leadership skills and ability to foster collaborative team environments.
- Expertise in:
- Mechanical maintenance
- Reliability & integrity management
- EC&I (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation) systems
- Deep understanding of project management principles and real-world applications.
- Proficiency in:
- SAP systems
- Maintenance management software
- CAPEX planning tools
Behaviours That Drive Success at Orbia
- Develop yourself and others—uplift team capabilities and support professional growth.
- Foster collaboration and inclusion—encourage diverse perspectives and team synergy.
- Drive results—deliver measurable improvements in operations and safety.
- Provide vision & direction—guide teams toward shared objectives.
Why Orbia?
Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials is a global leader in fluoroproducts, enabling sustainable, circular innovations across sectors including:
- Electric vehicles & energy storage
- Urban/rural infrastructure
- Indoor climate control
- Food & medical refrigeration
- Low-GWP inhaler propellants for respiratory health
With 38+ years’ experience, our mission is to enhance everyday life while advancing global sustainability. Join a global team, where your expertise drives technological and societal progress.
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