REGIONAL PACKAGING SALES REPRESENTATIVE (8), VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN TEXAS, USA – #5834

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Regional Packaging Sales Representative for our client, a growing corrugated packaging manufacturer supporting industrial, manufacturing, logistics, and distribution customers throughout the South Texas market. 8 ROLES IN TEXAS: HOUSTON (3), DALLAS (2) SAN ANTONIO/ AUSTIN (2), SOUTH TEXAS (1)

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly driven packaging sales professional with strong corrugated packaging experience and an entrepreneurial “hunter” mentality looking to take ownership of a high-growth territory within one of the strongest industrial corridors in the United States.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into Sales Leadership, the Regional Packaging Sales Representative will be responsible for developing and growing business throughout the South Texas market by targeting manufacturing, distribution, logistics, industrial, and food & beverage clients requiring custom corrugated packaging solutions.

The successful candidate will manage the full sales cycle while building long-term customer relationships and partnering closely with internal production and design teams to deliver customized, cost-effective packaging solutions aligned with customer operational requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Territory Growth
• Develop and grow the South Texas territory through aggressive prospecting and relationship development
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, industrial, and distribution sectors
• Build long-term relationships with key decision makers across target accounts
• Conduct in-person customer visits throughout Houston and surrounding South Texas markets

Sales & Account Management
• Manage the full sales cycle including:
• Prospecting
• Lead generation
• Needs assessment
• Quoting
• Closing
• Ongoing account management
• Develop customized corrugated packaging solutions based on customer operational and cost objectives
• Prepare RFQs, RFPs, pricing strategies, and product recommendations
• Maintain strong pipeline activity and accurate sales forecasting within CRM systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with internal manufacturing, design, and production teams to ensure successful project execution
• Coordinate customer requirements from quotation through production and delivery
• Support customers with packaging optimization and operational efficiency solutions

Market & Industry Awareness
• Maintain strong understanding of South Texas market conditions and competitive landscape
• Stay connected to key industries including:
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Energy
• Food & Beverage
• Distribution & Logistics

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
• Minimum 3+ years of corrugated packaging sales experience
• Strong background selling custom corrugated packaging solutions
• Proven business development success within the South Texas market
• Strong “hunter” mentality with ability to independently grow a territory
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and closing skills
• CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred
• Existing relationships within Houston manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or distribution markets
• Experience supporting custom packaging solutions versus commodity packaging sales
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

WHAT’S OFFERED
• High-growth territory with strong market opportunity
• Opportunity to join an expanding corrugated packaging manufacturer
• Autonomy to build and grow your own book of business
• Strong compensation structure and long-term growth opportunity
• Exposure to one of the strongest manufacturing and industrial markets in the U.S.

Apply Today

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence by submitting a MS Word resume to: info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

SCIENTIST, JOHNSON CITY, TN, USA – #5831

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently looking to hire a SCIENTIST for a client in Johnson City, TN.

We are assisting this client with a search for a highly motivated Scientist to join its New Product Development team and advance next-generation battery separator technologies for lead-acid battery systems. This role will focus on improving separator performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness across PE, AGM, silica-filled rubber, and autoclaved vulcanized rubber materials.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on materials scientist, polymer expert, or chemical engineer with strong  R&D experience and the ability to translate lab-scale innovation into pilot and commercial production. They are data-driven, technically rigorous, collaborative, and comfortable leading complex development programs from concept through validation.

 

Key Responsibilities:

The role will involve developing new formulations, optimizing manufacturing processes, validating separator performance, supporting scale-up from laboratory to pilot production, and collaborating closely with internal teams, customers, and technical stakeholders.

Key Focus Areas

  • Polyethylene separators
  • Absorbed Glass Mat materials
  • Silica-filled rubber separators
  • Autoclaved vulcanized rubber separators
  • Lead-acid and lithium-ion battery experience is a plus

 

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the design, formulation, and synthesis of new high-performance battery separator materials, including polyethylene, silica-filled materials, and AGM products.
  • Optimize manufacturing processes such as extrusion, pore formation, polymer compounding, and coating technologies.
  • Improve key separator properties including permeability, mechanical strength, wettability, pore structure, electrical resistance, acid displacement, dendrite suppression, and oxidation stability.
  • Apply Design of Experiments, root cause analysis, EVOP, and other problem-solving tools to support product development and quality improvement programs.
  • Develop and execute testing protocols to evaluate separator-level attributes and their impact on battery cell performance.
  • Collaborate with cell developers to integrate new separators into prototype cells and support abusive, electrochemical, and life-cycle testing.
  • Use advanced analytical tools such as FIB-SEM, CT scanning, mercury porosimetry, SEM, DSC, TGA, tensile testing, and ICP to assess material structure and failure mechanisms.
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to transfer new products from lab-scale development into pilot-scale and commercial production.
  • Prepare technical reports, SOPs, conference presentations, technical papers, and stakeholder presentations.
  • Monitor the patent landscape, support freedom-to-operate awareness, and identify opportunities to protect innovation through patents where appropriate.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and implement practical, data-driven process improvements.
  • Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure strict adherence to safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
  • Foster a collaborative, respectful, inclusive, and team-oriented working environment.

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of R&D experience focused on polymers, porous membranes, or separator technology.
  • Experience with polyethylene separators, AGM materials, silica-filled rubber separators, or autoclaved vulcanized rubber separators.
  • Strong understanding of polymer physics, surface chemistry, and electrochemical transport mechanisms in porous materials.
  • Hands-on experience with extrusion, polymer compounding, and coating technologies.
  • Experience with material characterization tools such as SEM, DSC, TGA, porosimetry, tensile testers, and ICP.
  • Familiarity with global battery testing methods, including cycling, EIS, and CV, across American, European, and Asian standards as needed.
  • Experience using AI-enhanced modeling or high-throughput data analysis to accelerate component optimization preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced R&D environment.
  • Proven ability to manage new product development projects.
  • Excellent technical communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to internal plants, customer sites, and conferences.
  • Must be a US Citizen or Green card holder.

 

Why This Role Stands Out:

This is an opportunity to directly influence the future of battery separator technology while working across formulation, process optimization, advanced characterization, testing, IP development, and scale-up. The role offers meaningful technical ownership, cross-functional visibility, and the chance to contribute to product innovation in a specialized, high-impact battery materials environment.

 

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TEAM LEAD / ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR, EDMONTON, AB, CANADA –

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Residential Construction Team Lead / Assistant Project Coordinator for our client, a vertically integrated residential builder and property management company based in Edmonton, AB.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client has been shaping Edmonton’s infill rental market since 2005. They design, build, and manage their own rental homes — from framing through final completion — supported by an in-house carpentry team and hands-on property management division.

This is a lean, entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment where craftsmanship, accountability, teamwork, and operational efficiency are highly valued. The company is seeking someone who can bring leadership, organization, strong residential construction knowledge, and a hands-on work ethic to a growing team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This opportunity is ideal for a well-rounded residential construction professional with strong hands-on experience across carpentry, exterior site work, renovations, maintenance, and residential project execution.

While finishing carpentry experience is highly valued, the company is intentionally broadening the scope to include candidates with strong residential construction backgrounds involving:
• Exterior carpentry
• Deck and fence construction
• Lot grading and final site completion
• Landscaping coordination
• Unit turns and residential maintenance
• Renovations and repair work
• General residential construction leadership

This role is best suited for someone who naturally takes ownership, leads by example, thrives in fast-paced environments, and can help bring structure, accountability, and efficiency to a smaller team.

The position will involve approximately:
• 50% hands-on construction and maintenance execution
• 50% crew leadership, coordination, and project support

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction & Site Operations
• Perform and oversee residential carpentry, finishing, repairs, renovations, maintenance, and exterior construction activities
• Support unit turns, deficiencies, rental property maintenance, and active construction projects
• Coordinate and support lot grading, decks, fences, sod installation, landscaping coordination, and final exterior site completion
• Read and interpret plans, layouts, scopes of work, grading plans, and construction drawings
• Ensure projects meet production timelines, quality expectations, and municipal inspection requirements
• Coordinate tools, materials, deliveries, and jobsite readiness to maintain efficient workflow

Leadership & Project Coordination
• Help lead and coordinate small crews, subcontractors, and trades on-site
• Assign daily tasks and assist with scheduling and prioritization
• Conduct quality inspections and ensure deficiencies are completed efficiently
• Track project progress and support reporting to ownership/project leadership
• Mentor and support junior carpenters and team members
• Identify operational inefficiencies and help improve workflow, communication, and accountability
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of residential construction, carpentry, renovation, maintenance, or related experience
• Strong understanding of residential construction sequencing and jobsite operations
• Experience with exterior scope including decks, fences, grading, landscaping coordination, or final site completion strongly preferred
• Previous crew lead, foreman, assistant superintendent, project coordination, or leadership experience considered a strong asset
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive within a smaller, entrepreneurial, high-accountability environment
• Hands-on leadership style with a strong sense of urgency and ownership
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Own basic carpentry/construction toolset preferred

WHAT THEY ARE REALLY LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is not necessarily someone highly specialized in one area of carpentry, but rather a broad residential construction professional with strong leadership instincts, operational common sense, and the ability to help drive projects, people, and production forward.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into a larger leadership role within a collaborative and growing Edmonton builder where they can make a visible impact across both construction and property operations.

Apply Today

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence by submitting a MS Word resume to:
info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

QUALITY ENGINEER, HOPKINSVILLE, KY, USA – #5828

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Quality Engineer for our client, a global manufacturer specializing in advanced HVAC and heat transfer component manufacturing located in the Hopkinsville, KY area — approximately 30 minutes north of Clarksville, TN.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Quality Engineering professional looking to join a high-volume manufacturing environment supporting aluminum extrusion and pipe bonding processes within a fast-paced industrial operation.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into Quality Leadership, the Quality Engineer will serve as a technical quality resource supporting manufacturing operations, customer quality initiatives, process improvement activities, and compliance to IATF/ISO quality standards within a high-volume production environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing, operations, and quality teams to support APQP activities, investigate customer concerns, drive corrective actions, and improve overall manufacturing quality performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Systems & Manufacturing Support
• Support manufacturing operations in achieving quality and policy deployment objectives
• Assist with development and maintenance of APQP documentation including:
• Control Plans
• PFMEAs
• Flow Charts
• Inspection Plans
• Ensure compliance with IATF/ISO quality standards and customer-specific requirements
• Support daily manufacturing quality activities within high-volume production operations

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
• Utilize Quality Engineering and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process quality and manufacturing performance
• Investigate customer concerns and implement containment activities as required
• Coach and support 8D teams in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Manage quality improvement action plans and support long-term process improvements
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Customer & Cross-Functional Support
• Support customer quality relationships and quality-related communication activities
• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Assist with customer audits, quality reporting, and compliance activities
• Travel as required to support customer or operational needs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 1+ years of experience within high-volume component manufacturing
• Knowledge of IATF and/or ISO quality systems
• Strong understanding of:
• APQP
• Control Plans
• PFMEAs
• Flow Charts
• 8D Problem Solving
• Inspection Plans
• Strong communication and troubleshooting capability
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder required

Preferred
• Automotive or HVAC manufacturing experience
• Aluminum extrusion or metal component manufacturing exposure
• Six Sigma or continuous improvement exposure
• Experience supporting customer quality initiatives within manufacturing environments

WHAT’S OFFERED
• Immediate opening with strong long-term growth potential
• Opportunity to join a global leader within HVAC component manufacturing
• Fast interview and hiring process
• Full relocation assistance available
• High-volume manufacturing environment with strong operational exposure

Apply Today

Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply in confidence by submitting a MS Word resume to:
info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION (NPI) ENGINEER, MIAMISBURG, OH, USA – #5833

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION (NPI) ENGINEER in Miamisburg, Ohio.

Full-Time | Permanent | On-Site

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to support the launch and industrialization of new products within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role will bridge Product Engineering and Manufacturing by taking prototypes into full-scale production through process development, validation, and launch execution.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment and enjoy being heavily involved on the production floor rather than operating strictly from an office setting.

What You’ll Do:

Lead APQP activities from Process Design through PPAP approval
Develop and maintain:
Process Flow Diagrams
PFMEAs
Control Plans
Standard Work Instructions
Own PPAP documentation and submission packages
Execute process validation activities including:
Cp/Cpk studies
Run-at-Rate
Production trials
MSA / Gage R&R
Collaborate with Product Engineering on DFM/DFA reviews
Support tooling, fixture, and workstation development
Assist with process improvements and manufacturing optimization initiatives
Support transition from prototype builds into mass production
Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches
Provide technical support during early production ramp-up

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • 4–7 years of manufacturing/process engineering experience
  • Strong experience with:
    APQP
    PPAP
    PFMEA
    Control Plans
    SPC
    Process validation
  • Experience in high-volume discrete manufacturing environments
  • Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing process development
  • Hands-on mindset with willingness to work directly on the production floor

Preferred Experience:

  • CNC machining or secondary manufacturing processes
  • Metal manufacturing, extrusion, or tooling environments
  • Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma experience
  • Fixture or tooling design experience
  • CAD experience such as SolidWorks

 

Why is This a Great Opportunity!

Excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing high-volume manufacturing organization where the NPI Engineer will play a critical role in bringing new products from prototype into full-scale production.

The company offers a highly visible and hands-on environment where engineers are empowered to take ownership of projects, drive process improvements, and directly impact manufacturing performance and production efficiency. This role provides strong long-term career growth, exposure to advanced manufacturing operations, and close collaboration with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams.

 

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

SENIOR ROTATING EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ENGINEER, MARTINEX, CA, USA – #5825

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SENIOR ROTATING EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Refinery Mechanical Reliability | Martinez, CA

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer for our client, a leading refinery operation within a complex industrial and energy infrastructure environment. This is a senior-level technical reliability role focused on ensuring the long-term reliability, operability, and mechanical integrity of critical refinery rotating equipment.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly experienced refinery or petrochemical reliability professional with deep rotating equipment expertise, strong troubleshooting capability, and a proven track record of improving machinery performance, reducing failures, and driving reliability strategy across large industrial facilities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into refinery reliability leadership, the Senior Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer serves as a key technical authority responsible for supporting refinery-wide rotating equipment reliability and mechanical integrity initiatives.

This role partners closely with Machinery Inspectors, Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and external repair vendors to troubleshoot failures, lead reliability investigations, support turnaround execution, and develop both short- and long-term reliability strategies for critical rotating assets.

The successful candidate will play a major role in improving equipment uptime, reducing Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC) incidents, minimizing operational risk, and driving continuous improvement across refinery mechanical systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reliability & Mechanical Integrity Leadership

  • Drive refinery rotating equipment reliability and mechanical integrity initiatives across the facility
  • Champion a Goal Zero safety culture focused on reducing LOPC incidents and operational risk
  • Develop and implement long-term reliability strategies, repair plans, and bad actor elimination initiatives
  • Support preventative, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies across rotating equipment systems

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

  • Provide advanced troubleshooting support for refinery rotating equipment issues
  • Partner with Machinery Inspectors and Operations teams to diagnose failures and implement corrective actions
  • Lead and participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and risk investigations to eliminate recurring equipment failures
  • Evaluate machinery performance trends and identify opportunities for reliability improvement

Rotating Equipment Technical Expertise

  • Support reliability and maintenance activities involving:
    • Steam turbines
    • Centrifugal and positive displacement pumps
    • Compressors
    • Gearboxes
    • Fans and blowers
    • Mechanical seals
    • Lubrication systems
  • Analyze machinery performance including:
    • Vibration analysis
    • Hydraulic analysis
    • Compressor and pump efficiency evaluations
  • Support machinery monitoring and protection systems associated with rotating equipment assets

Turnarounds, Projects & Vendor Oversight

  • Support turnaround planning, scope development, and execution activities related to rotating equipment
  • Provide technical oversight and direction to external repair vendors and machine shops
  • Support reliability-driven capital projects and equipment upgrades
  • Develop machinery repair scopes, reliability recommendations, and engineering solutions aligned with refinery operational goals

Engineering Compliance & Process Safety

  • Initiate and support Management of Change (MOC) activities related to rotating equipment modifications
  • Review and improve maintenance and operating procedures associated with rotating equipment systems
  • Ensure compliance with applicable refinery standards and industry codes including:
    • API
    • ANSI
    • ASME
  • Support refinery process safety, environmental, and mechanical integrity programs

Monitoring & Predictive Technologies

  • Utilize condition monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies including:
    • Bentley Nevada System 1
    • SKF systems
    • Windrock
    • Vibration monitoring technologies
  • Support development and enhancement of refinery predictive maintenance and machinery health programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 10 years of experience supporting rotating equipment reliability within:
    • Refining
    • Petrochemical
    • Chemical processing
    • Heavy industrial environments
  • Strong expertise in rotating equipment troubleshooting, repair, and reliability engineering
  • Experience leading RCFA investigations and bad actor elimination initiatives
  • Strong understanding of mechanical integrity and refinery reliability best practices
  • Working knowledge of:
    • API
    • ANSI
    • ASME standards

Technical Experience

  • Deep technical experience with:
    • Steam turbines
    • Pumps and compressors
    • Mechanical seals
    • Lubrication systems
    • Vibration monitoring and analysis
    • Machinery protection systems
  • Understanding of instrumentation and low-voltage systems associated with machinery monitoring
  • Experience utilizing condition monitoring and predictive maintenance systems

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to support adjusted schedules during turnarounds, outages, and major maintenance events
  • Participation in refinery on-call Mechanical Team rotation and off-hours operational support as required

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

  • Improved rotating equipment reliability and refinery uptime
  • Reduction in recurring failures and LOPC incidents
  • Successful execution of turnaround and reliability initiatives
  • Strong collaboration between Operations, Maintenance, and Reliability teams
  • Safe, compliant, and cost-effective refinery machinery performance

COMPENSATION

Competitive compensation package with a salary range of:

$156,000 – $190,000

Compensation will reflect overall experience, technical capability, education, and alignment with the scope of the role.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:  info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

ROTATING EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ENGINEER, MARTINEZ, CA, USA – #5824

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ROTATING EQUIPMENT RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Refinery Mechanical Reliability | Martinez, CA

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer for our client, a leading refinery operation within a complex industrial and energy infrastructure environment. This is a highly technical reliability engineering role focused on improving rotating equipment performance, reducing failures, and driving mechanical integrity across refinery operations.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on mechanical reliability professional with strong troubleshooting capability, refinery or petrochemical experience, and a passion for improving equipment uptime, reliability, and operational safety.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into refinery reliability leadership, the Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer is responsible for supporting the reliability, operability, and mechanical integrity of critical rotating equipment across the refinery.

This role partners closely with Machinery Inspectors, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external vendors to troubleshoot failures, develop reliability strategies, support turnarounds, and execute both short- and long-term equipment improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will serve as a key technical resource for rotating equipment reliability and maintenance optimization while supporting refinery-wide safety, environmental, and operational performance objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reliability & Mechanical Integrity

  • Support refinery reliability initiatives focused on rotating equipment performance, uptime, and mechanical integrity
  • Drive reduction of Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC) incidents and operational risk related to machinery systems
  • Develop and implement bad actor strategies, repair plans, and long-term reliability improvements
  • Support preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives across rotating equipment assets

Troubleshooting & Failure Analysis

  • Provide day-to-day troubleshooting support for rotating equipment issues
  • Assist Machinery Inspectors and Operations teams in diagnosing equipment failures and recommending corrective actions
  • Lead and participate in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations to eliminate recurring failures
  • Monitor equipment performance trends and identify opportunities for reliability improvement

Rotating Equipment Support

  • Support maintenance and reliability activities related to:
    • Pumps
    • Compressors
    • Steam turbines
    • Gearboxes
    • Fans and blowers
    • Mechanical seals
    • Lubrication systems
  • Evaluate machinery performance including vibration analysis, hydraulic analysis, and equipment efficiency

Turnarounds, Projects & Vendor Coordination

  • Support turnaround planning and execution activities related to rotating equipment
  • Develop equipment scopes, repair strategies, and reliability improvement recommendations
  • Provide technical oversight and coordination with external repair vendors and machine shops
  • Support capital and reliability projects through execution and commissioning

Engineering, Compliance & Process Safety

  • Initiate and support Management of Change (MOC) processes for rotating equipment modifications
  • Review and improve operating and maintenance procedures related to rotating equipment systems
  • Ensure compliance with refinery engineering standards and applicable industry codes including API, ANSI, and ASME
  • Support refinery environmental, process safety, and mechanical integrity programs

Monitoring & Condition-Based Reliability

  • Utilize machinery condition monitoring and diagnostic tools including:
    • Bentley Nevada System 1
    • SKF systems
    • Windrock
    • Vibration monitoring technologies
  • Support development of predictive maintenance and condition monitoring strategies

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years of experience supporting rotating equipment reliability within:
    • Refining
    • Petrochemical
    • Chemical processing
    • Heavy industrial environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability
  • Experience supporting rotating equipment maintenance and repair activities
  • Working knowledge of:
    • API
    • ANSI
    • ASME standards

Technical Experience

  • Experience with:
    • Pumps and compressors
    • Steam turbines
    • Mechanical seals
    • Lubrication systems
    • Vibration analysis
    • Hydraulic performance analysis
  • Understanding of machinery monitoring and protection systems
  • Familiarity with low-voltage instrumentation and machinery control systems
  • Experience with condition monitoring and predictive maintenance technologies

Additional Requirements

  • Willingness to support adjusted schedules during turnarounds, outages, and major maintenance events
  • Participation in refinery on-call rotation and off-hours support as required

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

  • Improved rotating equipment reliability and uptime
  • Reduction in recurring equipment failures and LOPC incidents
  • Effective execution of reliability and turnaround initiatives
  • Strong alignment between Maintenance, Operations, and Reliability teams
  • Safe, compliant, and cost-effective refinery machinery performance

COMPENSATION

Competitive compensation package with a salary range of:

$88,424 – $156,910

Compensation will reflect overall experience, technical capability, education, and alignment with the scope of the role.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:  info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

SENIOR ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEER, MARTINEZ, CA, USA – #5822

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a SENIOR ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEER(Refining Operations) in Martinez, CA.  

Full-Time | Permanent | 100% On-site

Compensation Target: $140,000 – $185,000, plus bonus, 401k & comprehensive benefits package.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Sr. Electrical (Power) Engineer to join a clients’ refinery operations team in the Martinez, CA area. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for assuring the safe, cost-effective reliability and integrity of electrical systems across the facility. You will collaborate closely with Electrical Inspectors on both long-term reliability objectives and day-to-day troubleshooting of complex refinery electrical equipment — including 15kV, 4160V, 2300V, and 480V distribution systems, synchronous and induction motors, starters, fans and blowers — while also providing critical technical support to an on-site 98.5MW cogeneration unit.  

What You’ll Do:

  • Champion a Goal Zero safety culture by ensuring compliance with site electrical safety standards, process safety fundamentals, and applicable regulations including NFPA 70E, OSHA Subpart S, and OSHA 1910.269.
  • Educate and mentor team members on electrical safety, power generation, power distribution, and equipment best practices.
  • Apply electrical engineering expertise across a broad range of technical activities, including:
  • Design, repair, and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment (breakers, relay upgrades) and utilization equipment (motors, starters, VFDs, etc.).
  • Review and development of switching instructions, electrical procedures, and preventative maintenance plans.
  • Management of change (MOC) review and documentation.
  • Root cause analysis and risk analysis to eliminate repeat failures.
  • Evaluate electrical reliability risks and develop infrastructure upgrade plans, capital projects, and turnaround work packages, including scope development, cost-benefit analysis, equipment procurement, and field execution.
  • Collaborate with craft personnel and business teams to support electrical system troubleshooting, field commissioning, and performance monitoring to ensure operability, environmental compliance, and process safety.
  • Support turnaround events by developing work scope, drafting execution plans, and providing hands-on technical support during planned outages.
  • Ensure all assigned projects comply with applicable industry codes and standards throughout all project phases, including NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NFPA, API, and NEMA.

Provide daily run-and-maintain technical and field support across refinery production plants, utility plants, the electrical distribution network, and the cogeneration facility.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • 5 or more years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, power generation, or equivalent industrial electrical design, repair, and maintenance.
  • Familiarity with electrical system modeling and performance analysis.
  • Working knowledge of national codes and standards including IEEE, API, NEMA, NFPA, and NEC.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving complex electrical problems in an industrial setting.
  • Experience with the design, specification, and procurement of electrical equipment and systems, including switchgear, motors, heat tracing, UPS, batteries, cathodic protection, motor-operated valves, transformers, breakers, relays, and temporary generators.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70B (Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance) and hands-on experience executing substation maintenance outages.
  • Experience with power system modeling studies, including load flow, short circuit, protective device coordination, transient motor starting, and arc flash analysis.
  • Experience with hazardous area classification per API RP-500.
  • Proficiency with SKM modeling software, one-line drawings, Schweitzer relay programming, and electrical area classification is a plus. Project lifecycle management experience is also valued.

Position Specific:

  • Willingness to work an adjusted schedule during high-maintenance events such as turnarounds, project execution, and equipment overhauls.
  • Participation in the refinery on-call Electrical Team duty rotation for off-hours support.
  • Ability to meet physical demands of working in an active refinery environment, including wearing appropriate PPE (respirator, arc flash gear), climbing ladders, ascending and descending stairs, and lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Active TWIC card required, or ability to obtain one prior to start (see tsa.gov/for-industry/twic for details.

 

  • Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

 ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

SENIOR ECONOMIST, MARTINEZ, CA, USA – #5823

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SENIOR ECONOMIST

Refinery Economics & Planning | Martinez, CA

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Economist for our client, a leading organization operating within a complex refinery and energy infrastructure environment. This is a highly strategic leadership role responsible for owning the refinery’s economic framework, driving margin optimization, and translating volatile market conditions into actionable operational and commercial strategies.

This opportunity is ideal for a technically strong refinery economics professional who thrives at the intersection of operations, commercial strategy, planning, and LP optimization. The successful candidate will serve as the site’s economic authority, influencing refinery-wide business decisions, long-range planning, feedstock strategy, and capital investment evaluations.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting into refinery leadership, the Senior Economist is responsible for leading refinery economic analysis, business planning, and LP optimization activities while supporting strategic operational and commercial decision-making across the site.

This role serves as the refinery’s subject matter expert on margins, planning logic, market analysis, and economic modeling, ensuring refinery operations remain aligned with changing market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and long-term business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Refinery Economics & Margin Optimization

  • Lead refinery-wide margin improvement initiatives through advanced economic analysis, LP studies, and project evaluations
  • Analyze refinery performance, operational constraints, feedstock economics, and market opportunities to improve profitability
  • Provide technical and economic justification for operational and capital improvement initiatives
  • Translate market volatility and changing economics into actionable refinery operating strategies

Strategic Planning & Business Forecasting

  • Own the refinery’s annual business planning process and long-range strategic outlooks
  • Develop and validate refinery oil flow models, margin projections, and operational forecasts
  • Prepare and issue rolling 90-day operating plans aligned with market conditions and refinery capabilities
  • Support refinery leadership with data-driven strategic planning and decision-making

LP Modeling & Economic Systems Leadership

  • Serve as the site expert for refinery LP configuration, optimization, and data management
  • Manage LP input files, refinery constraints, economic assumptions, and integration of site operating conditions
  • Partner closely with corporate modeling groups responsible for vector development and maintenance
  • Support integration of market pricing and economics into advanced process controls and online optimization systems

Commercial & Market Strategy

  • Interpret PADD 5 market conditions, constraints, and pricing indicators to support commercial and operational strategy
  • Provide technical challenge and economic analysis related to trader forecasts, pricing assumptions, and refinery economics
  • Support refinery strategies related to feedstock selection, blending optimization, and market positioning

Regulatory & Capital Project Support

  • Develop economic evaluations and business cases supporting environmental compliance initiatives and regulatory strategies
  • Provide economic guidance for capital project selection, prioritization, and execution
  • Support Operations Support, Process Engineering, and Commercial teams in identifying long-term improvement opportunities and constraint removal initiatives

Leadership & Technical Mentorship

  • Serve as a refinery-wide resource for economic modeling, market analysis, and LP optimization expertise
  • Mentor and support cross-functional teams to improve understanding of refinery economics and planning tools
  • Influence refinery strategy through strong technical leadership and collaborative partnership across departments

POSITION-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Participate in the refinery’s Economics & Planning on-call rotation schedule for off-hours support
  • Provide occasional after-hours support related to gasoline blending and abnormal operating conditions
  • Active TWIC card required, or ability to obtain prior to start

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline
  • Minimum 10 years of refinery experience within:
    • Economics & Planning
    • Technical Services
    • Process Engineering
    • Operations Support
    • Refinery Operations
  • Previous experience as a Refinery Economist
  • Advanced proficiency with refinery LP software and economic modeling tools
  • Strong understanding of refinery economics, market drivers, and operational optimization

Preferred

  • Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or PhD)
  • Strong understanding of refinery operations, blending economics, and feedstock optimization
  • Experience supporting capital project evaluations and strategic planning initiatives

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

  • Improved refinery margins and economic performance
  • Accurate and actionable refinery business planning and forecasting
  • Strong alignment between operations, commercial strategy, and refinery economics
  • Effective optimization of refinery constraints and operating strategies
  • High-quality LP modeling and refinery economic analysis supporting long-term business success

COMPENSATION

Competitive compensation package with a salary range of:

$101,702 – $180,479

Compensation will reflect overall experience, technical capability, education, and alignment with the scope of the role.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to us at:  info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.

TURNAROUND LEADER, LLOYDMINSTER, AB – #5821

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting a client in their search for a TURNAROUND MANAGER (Refining & Upgrading) in Lloydminster, AB.  

Full-Time | Permanent | 100% On-site

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Turnaround Manager to lead complex turnaround projects across refinery, upgrader, and ethanol plant facilities. Reporting directly to the VP of Canadian Refining, this senior leadership role is responsible for managing critical maintenance shutdowns and startups — ensuring all events are executed safely, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in turnaround planning and execution within the petroleum refining or petrochemical sectors, combined with a proven track record of driving world-class outcomes through disciplined project management and collaborative leadership.

What You’ll Do:

  • Conduct regular assessments to ensure alignment with turnaround delivery models and achievement of business objectives.
  • Develop and implement strategies to extend intervals between turnarounds and maintain long-term strategic planning documents.
  • Ensure adherence to Operations Integrity Management Systems (OIMS) and support the development of turnaround scopes and objectives.
  • Manage capital and expense projects, ensuring resource allocations appropriately meet facility needs.
  • Maintain the Turnaround Milestone Schedule and deliver leadership presentations to align cross-functional teams.
  • Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for turnaround success, with a strong focus on safety and environmental compliance.
  • Compile executive summary reports and maintain comprehensive historical data to inform future planning cycles.
  • Engage in standardization and continuous improvement initiatives through technical networks and cross-functional projects.
  • Develop contracting plans and support supply chain management in the procurement of service contracts.
  • Lead steering committees to ensure turnaround readiness and effective risk management throughout all project phases.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to team members, aligning individual development with business objectives.
  • Drive the achievement of world-class turnaround events, with a near-term focus on the 2028 Upgrader turnaround.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Minimum of 16 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams in turnaround planning, scheduling, and execution — or equivalent technical, maintenance, or project leadership experience.
  • Extensive expertise in change management and large-scale project management methodologies.
  • Demonstrated experience in the petroleum refining or petrochemical sectors is required.
  • Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to present complex project status and risk information to senior leadership.
  • Proven ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams in demanding operational environments.

 

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.