POSITION OVERVIEW:

Fortera is seeking an experienced Vice President of Engineering to manage and direct all engineering team efforts on process development and plant design. Reporting to the CEO, the ideal candidate will provide technical leadership to the design teams responsible for designing Fortera’s commercial plants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct process development and engineering teams consisting of process, electrical, mechanical and instrumentation engineers. Direct all technical aspects of engineering work. Review and approve technical scope of services for all major projects. Oversee the assignment of resources to projects. Track and manage resource loading across engineering teams. Exercise process safety fundamentals to ensure safe design, as well as mentor engineers on the application and considerations for safe design. Ensure engineering projects meet safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards. Drive the training and development of all engineers. Works with the engineers to provide guidance and path to professional growth in the organization. Identify talent gaps and implement training and recruitment plans to address team needs. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. Partner with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure customer requirements are met effectively. Develop and manage the engineering budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Ensure adherence to government, organization, and customer engineering standards and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum BS in Chemical, Mechanical engineering. 15+ years of engineering experience in an industrial or EPC environment, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Experience working on projects $100+ million TIC. Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and timelines.

COMPENSATION:

The compensation package for this role includes a competitive base salary commensurate with experience of $200,000 - $225,000, well as an annual bonus, pre-IPO incentive stock options and relocation bonus. 

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

We know that happy employees are productive employees, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

100% company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverages for employees Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options Tax deferred & Roth 401k Paid vacation days (increased with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and unlimited PTO for exempt employees.