Technical Director Head of Cryogenic Valve R&D Department

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KONAR Industrial Group is a major full-cycle manufacturing enterprise. Employees of the Industrial Group who aim to increase their earnings are provided with opportunities to enhance their qualifications at the company s expense. This allows our employees to grow professionally while boosting their income.

KONAR Industrial Group is seeking the Technical Director Head of Cryogenic Valve R&D Department.

Responsibilities :

• Plan and manage activities of technical and production divisions within KONAR Industrial Group with regard to cryogenic valves (matrix management)
• Lead the existing technical department of KONAR-Orion LLC, a subsidiary company producing valves (direct management)
• Establish and lead a new design division Cryogenic Valve R&D Department in KONAR JSC (direct management)
• Lead and oversee ongoing R&D activities for adoption of cryogenic valves into production (design, material selection, raw materials, suppliers, production and testing procedures) in KONAR Industrial Group
• Analyze incoming Customer Technical Specifications (CTS)
• Develop Technical Task Sheets (TTS) for KONAR Industrial Group and its Technological Partners (both Russian and abroad)
• Analyze engineering solutions and verify design documentation for compliance with TTS and CTS
• Adapt the design documentation developed by the Technological Partners to the manufacturing capabilities of KONAR Industrial Group
• Identify methods for standardizing and optimizing product design to reduce production costs and timelines
• Develop and revise proprietary design documentation
• Develop and revise engineering documentation related to the product (such as technical specifications, safety validations, test procedures, technical passports, operating manuals)
• Provide full support for production of prototypes and already mastered products.
• Process technical quotations: develop, execute, agree and approve technical proposals and drawings
• Prepare for production: ensure availability of testing equipment (including cryogenic test bench), train personnel in testing and quality control, establish production processes, and identify localization opportunities based on in-house capabilities and Technological Partners in Russia
• Order execution: arrange interaction and coordinate order technical part with external and internal departments involved in production, oversee and monitor order execution by the production workshop

• Experience as a senior technical executive (Chief Technical Officer, Chief Process Engineer, Chief Mechanical Engineer, with regard to piping/static equipment) at a single enterprise for at least 5 years
• Total experience in the specified field of at least 15 years, preferably at a large enterprise or industrial holding, with an understanding and experience in matrix project management, collective responsibility and decision-makin
• Expatriates with experience working abroad (at operational LNG plants and in cryogenic equipment manufacture) or in international companies/projects in Russia are highly welcomed
• Education: higher engineering education, preferably specialized in cryogenics; international education (e.g., Mechanical Engineering) is an advantage
• Comprehensive understanding of LNG processes and cryogenic valves working conditions (temperature, pressure, materials, valve types and trim parts options)
• Knowledge of Unified System for Design Documentation, GOST/ASME/API/ASTM standards, industry-related valve standards (including for cryogenic valves, such as GOST 34294-2017, GOST 12.2.063, ISO 28921-1:2013, ISO 21011, BS 6364, MESC SPE 77/302 and SPE 77/200)
• Understanding of the cryogenic valve manufacturing process
• Strong skills in arranging activities and managing production
• Strategic vision, team organization, clear task-setting and control, work planning and reporting, operational management, rapid decision-making and personal accountability for results
• Pedagogic skills for transferring technology and training employees in technical areas.
• Mandatory: fluency in Russian and English (at least B2, preferably C1-C2); knowledge of Chinese is an advantage.

We offer :

• Stable salary (paycheck to be discussed based on interview results)
• Corporate transportation within Chelyabinsk
• Support of 50,000 RUB upon starting a family
• Free access to the Yubileyny Sports and Wellness Center
• Secure parking
• Massage room
• Corporate fitness center with group classes
• Comfortable dining areas in the company s canteen
• Medical check-ups at the company s expense
• Comprehensive social support program.