<p>Ascend Element is revolutionizing the production of lithium ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock Its patented Hydro to Cathode technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods resulting in reduced cost improved performance and lowered GHG emissions The results are lower cost better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill a cleaner manufacturing process and a truly sustainable closed loop circular battery economy Ascend Elements is taking the lithium ion battery industry to a higher level The Plant Engineering & Reliability Manager leads all technical functions for Ascend Elements Covington facility including Engineering Maintenance Reliability Mechanical Integrity Utilities Instrumentation & Electrical I&E AutomationControls Industrial Engineering and ITOT technical support This role ensures safe reliable and compliant operation of production systems and utilities infrastructure while driving small engineering improvements reliability enhancements and disciplined technical governance Essential Job Functions 1 Engineering Leadership Lead all process and facilities engineering activities supporting reliable daily operationsManage small continuous improvement projects including scoping vendor coordination installation support and commissioning assistanceEnsure engineering governance including MOC design reviews documentation control and technical standards2 Maintenance Management Provide strategic oversight to the Maintenance ManagerOversight of utilities systems including boilers HVAC compressed air cooling water nitrogen RODI and electrical distributionEnsure preventivepredictive maintenance execution CMMS integrity backlog governance and schedulingOversee maintenance KPIs spare parts strategy and work order quality3 Reliability Engineering Own the reliability program including RCMFMEA RCA and predictive technologiesTrack reliability KPIs such as MTBF MTTR OEE and availability4 Mechanical Integrity MI Oversee MI compliance for regulated equipmentMaintain MI documentation and inspection intervals5 Instrumentation Electrical & Automation & ITOT Support Lead I&E and Automation teamsMaintain PLCHMI systems SCADA reliability and electrical complianceManage OT networking MESSCADA endpoints device provisioning and cyber hygiene6 Industrial Engineering Support throughput modeling bottleneck analysis labor optimization and process improvement7 Leadership & People Development Lead and develop Maintenance Utilities Engineering I&E Automation Industrial Engineering Decision Making Responsibility Prioritize technical work approve engineering approaches and escalate high risk changes appropriatelyCompetencies Knowledge Skills & Abilities Engineeringmaintenance leadership MI knowledge utilities reliability CMMS automation and communication skillsEducation & Experience Requirements Bachelors degree in Engineering; 8 years technical experience; 3 years leadershipWorking Conditions Travel Site based in Covington GA; occasional travel; some off hours support during failuresoutages Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law</p>