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Head of Operations Engineering

BlackRock Resources LLC

Morgantown, WV

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$180,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Asepsis, AutoCAD, Automation, Automation Systems, Budgeting, Building Renovation, Capital Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Communication Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Control Engineering, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electricity, Engineering, Engineering Drawing, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Facilities Management, Facilities Planning, Facilities and Maintenance, Food Production, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Microsoft Project, Operations, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reliability Engineering, Resource Management, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Startup
LOCATION
Morgantown, WV
POSTED
30+ days ago
This senior leadership position drives engineering excellence across a food and beverage manufacturing facility. You'll lead cross-functional collaboration between Maintenance, EH&S, Process, Controls, and Reliability Engineering teams, managing everything from daily operations to major facility expansions.

Main role responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee all engineering projects, from planning through execution, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and boost productivity
  • Manage CapEx, training, and consulting budgets
  • Oversee new equipment contracts and engineering drawing controls
  • Coordinate planned shutdowns and facility renovations with maintenance teams
  • Support safety programs including LOTO and startup/shutdown procedures
  • Establish and enforce engineering policies, standards, and food safety compliance (SQF)
Critical Role Requirements
Aseptic Processing Experience — Candidates must bring hands-on experience with aseptic processing environments. This is non-negotiable given the nature of the facility and its food safety obligations.
Controls Engineering & Automation Knowledge — A solid understanding of controls engineering, automation systems, and the ability to read and create P&IDs is essential to managing facility improvements and integrating new technologies effectively.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) -  required
  • MBA - preferred
  • 10+ years of engineering experience
  • 5–7 years managing capital projects, budgets, and timelines
Additional Skills
  • Knowledge of FDA, PMO, and GMP standards
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, ERP/CRM, and MES systems
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on loss reduction
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BlackRock Resources LLC