Construction Supervisor

Canada - Loyalist

Umicore Battery Materials

Engineering & Technology

Posted on 09-05-

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Umicore Battery Materials in Canada

Umicore is preparing to build a battery materials production plant in Loyalist Township, Ontario - the first of its kind in North America. The cutting-edge facility will be a critical part of Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. Throughout the design, construction, and operation of the plant, Umicore will be seeking a variety of professionals who share our passion for innovation and sustainability.

What you will be doing

For this new site, we are looking for a Construction Supervisor , reporting to the Senior Construction Manager. In this role you will be responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and quality execution of all construction related field activities, in close partnership with Umicore project leadership, third-party contractors, and key experts within our EPCM partner, to deliver timely and on-budget construction-related aspects of a multi-billion dollar industrial project, in support of Umicore’s major expansion plans in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Input to Construction related strategies for planning, resourcing and executing overall construction scope of the project
• Inputs to Constructability Reviews, including table-top construction scenario planning, developing and challenging assumptions, and ensuring issues are resolved prior to mobilizing field construction resources
• Inputs to technical field documentation ahead of execution phases of projects, guaranteeing that safe, cost-effective solutions are implemented, using best available standards and guidelines.
• Liaises with other areas such as Global Engineering, Process Technology, EHS, Operations, Operational Excellence, or other Umicore BUs (e.g. Battery Materials Refining), to integrate requirements and knowledge into the construction strategy.
• Responsible to supervise and resolve day-to-day issues for multiple 3rd party contractors related to safety, scope, schedule and cost to deliver scope blocks on time and in budget
• Works with the EPCM firm to represent Umicore’s expectations as “owner” for field-related decisions, punch list development and close-out.
• Oversee the construction and handover of projects to ensure projects are completed “as built” in accordance with design, budget, and schedule objectives

Who we are looking for

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

Find out more information about our planned facility in Canada on

IF OUR BATTERY MATERIALS CAN BOOST THE RANGE OF E-CARS, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?

Umicore invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We provide support in our recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. If you are contacted to participate in our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.

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