Location: Bainbridge,GA, USA
Job Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient MS Office computer
skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
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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.
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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.
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Professional Investment. Demonstrated commitment to own personal
professional development and learning.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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