Vulcan Elements

Equipment and Tool Installation Manager

Research Triangle Park, NC · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago

NegotiationProcurementOSHA

About the role

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future.
With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future.
The position bridges greenfield construction and ongoing operations, requiring equal fluency in capital project execution and manufacturing startup.

Develop installation packages - including utility layouts, rigging plans, and sequencing logic - in coordination with engineering and facilities design teams.
Lead the qualification, bid evaluation, and selection of installation contractors across mechanical, electrical, piping, and rigging scopes.
Lead the development and negotiation of contracts with installation contractors, OEM field service providers, and other project vendors - including scope of work, terms, deliverables, and performance requirements - in coordination with legal and procurement teams.
Review and provide input on OEM supply agreements, service contracts, and warranty terms as they relate to installation, commissioning, and post-handover support obligations.
Manage day-to-day contractor performance, schedule adherence, and quality compliance on the installation floor.
Coordinate across multiple contractors and OEM field service teams simultaneously to maintain schedule and avoid conflicts.
Maintain installation schedules aligned with the broader facility construction milestones and production ramp timeline.
Track progress against plan, identify risks early, and drive resolution to keep the overall program on schedule.
Own the punch-list process: generate, assign, and close items with full documentation before commissioning activities begin.
Provide support during Site Acceptance Testing

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical schematics, and utility layout documents.
Degree or equivalent training in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or process engineering; PMP, OSHA 30, or rigger certification a plus.
Experience building or scaling an installation function - developing standards, selecting vendors, and onboarding team members.

5+ years of experience in industrial equipment installation, capital project execution, or manufacturing startup.
Demonstrated experience managing installation contractors across mechanical, electrical, and/or piping scopes - including contractor qualification, scope definition, and performance oversight.
Direct involvement in site acceptance testing (SAT) or commissioning of complex industrial or process equipment.
Proven ability to coordinate across OEM vendors, general contractors, and internal engineering teams in a fast-paced project environment.
Strong working knowledge of site EHS requirements including LOTO, hazardous energy control, and contractor safety management.
Experience with greenfield facility build-out or manufacturing site startup - ideally through full handover to production.
Familiarity with factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT) and OEM engagement during equipment procurement.
Degree or equivalent training in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or process engineering

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