Global Manager of Engineering Services

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About the role.
The Global Manager of Engineering Services provides enterprise leadership to define strategy, standards, and governance for utilities, reliability, and engineering services across global operations. This role serves as a senior technical advisor for Process Safety Management (PSM), refrigeration, energy systems, and infrastructure, ensuring consistent, world-class practices that strengthen safety, asset performance, sustainability, and operational excellence across the global network.

What you’ll be doing.

• Lead global utility systems strategy, standards, and governance across refrigeration, steam, HVAC, water, and energy systems


• Establish and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, and capital project design requirements


• Drive global reliability programs, including preventive/predictive maintenance, RCA, and FMEA methodologies


• Act as technical leader for Process Safety Management (PSM) and refrigeration systems, including ammonia safety and compliance


• Support capital projects through concept development, engineering reviews, lifecycle cost analysis (TCO/TPC), and execution oversight


• Partner cross-functionally with operations, FSQ, procurement, and finance to align engineering and reliability initiatives


• Lead global supplier and OEM strategy, including performance evaluation, standardization, and continuous improvement


• Develop and implement global engineering SOPs, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives


• Optimize SAP Plant Maintenance and reliability data systems to enable data-driven decisions and performance insights


• Build and lead a high-performing global engineering organization, including coaching, capability development, and succession planning

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline (advanced degree preferred) or equivalent experience


• Extensive experience in utilities, reliability, and industrial engineering within a global manufacturing environment


• Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary, cross-regional teams


• Deep expertise in refrigeration systems, utilities, Process Safety Management (PSM), and asset management systems


• Experience with capital projects, engineering design, and equipment lifecycle cost analysis


• Advanced data analytics capability, including SAP PM or equivalent enterprise systems


• Strong understanding of P&IDs, mass flow diagrams, and engineering drawings


• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD tools


• Demonstrated ability to apply TCO/TPC modeling for financial and strategic decision-making

About the team.
You will lead a global, multi-disciplinary engineering organization responsible for utilities, refrigeration, environmental systems, and infrastructure design. The team includes direct and functional leadership of roles such as Manager of Refrigeration Services, Manager of Environmental Services, and Manager of Utilities and Energy, along with process design and civil engineering resources. This role partners closely with regional engineering leaders, plant teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive alignment and execution across the global network.

About McCain.
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Leadership principles.

• Understanding customer needs


• Driving innovation


• Empowering people


• Taking ownership to deliver results

The McCain experience.
At McCain, you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. We support personal and professional growth through meaningful work, global exposure, and opportunities to lead impactful initiatives. Our culture promotes teamwork, accountability, and flexibility, enabling employees to thrive while contributing to shared success across our global organization.

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