Andritz Automation is currently seeking a Regional Manager to establish a new location in Mobile, AL. The successful candidate will be committed to the expansion and success of our business by servicing our existing Southeastern US Pulp & Paper customers while establishing a presence and acquiring new business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Pulp & Paper engineering specialist with an entrepreneurial spirit who’s looking for a new and exciting challenge.

Responsibilities may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the day-to-day activities and operations of the office
• Consult and negotiate with customers to prepare specifications, explain proposals, and present engineering reports
• Recruit personnel and oversee development and maintenance of staff competence in required areas
• Assign, coordinate, and review the technical work of project teams
• Participate directly in the design, development, and inspection of technical projects
• Assist the Sales Team in assessing the local market and identifying current and prospective sales opportunities
• Financial control and accountability of the regional office budget
• Acts as the point of contact for customers in the area and addresses requests and/or satisfaction issues promptly and efficiently
• Networks with industry groups and professional organizations to establish the presence and reputation of the company in the area.

When selecting candidates, we look for the following:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in engineering or diploma in technology
• Extensive experience (minimum of 9 years) in engineering, including supervisory experience
• Pulp and paper industry experience; solid understanding of the pulping process
• Process Control System (PCS) experience with DCS and PLCs a definite asset
• Customer driven and a strong relationship builder
• Resourceful, self-managed, and results driven with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and technical writing skills
• Ability to travel (20%) to domestic and international sites; valid driver’s license and passport required.

As a leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry, the metalworking and steel industries, and solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial sectors, the ANDRITZ GROUP enjoys a global reputation for success. With more than 23,000 associates and locations around the world, we’re growing every day! If you’re ready to take your career to the next level with a company that invests in your success, we look forward to hearing from you.ANDRITZ associates are renowned for their ability to get the job done right – the first time, on time, every time. Building a great company takes great people, and that’s just what we do every day at ANDRITZ. Allocating the time, resources, and energy to form solid, long-lasting relationships with our employees and customers alike, ANDRITZ is proud to offer a dynamic, creative work environment in which professionals with a variety of skills and interests can thrive. From engineers and technicians to logistics professionals and manufacturing staff members, our current openings include a wealth of rewarding positions.

 

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