Equipment and Tool Installation Manager

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As the Equipment &amp; Tool Installation Manager, you will own the full installation lifecycle for rare earth magnet processing equipment — from early engagement with OEM manufacturers through contractor selection, site installation, system acceptance testing, and handover to production operations. This role carries direct management authority over installation contractors and may lead internal team members as the facility grows. The position bridges greenfield construction and ongoing operations, requiring equal fluency in capital project execution and manufacturing startup.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a multi-phase capital project. Equipment installation will be executed across three defined phases, each corresponding to a distinct stage of facility build-out and production ramp. The Installation Manager will be responsible for planning and executing all three phases — coordinating contractor resources, OEM schedules, and facility readiness across the full program timeline. Phase sequencing requires the ability to manage concurrent workstreams, transition lessons learned between phases and maintain continuity of contractor relationships and documentation standards throughout.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></h3> <h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">OEM &amp; Pre-Installation Engagement</span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Engage directly with equipment manufacturers during the procurement phase to review installation requirements, utility specifications, and site preparation needs.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in factory acceptance testing (FAT) and pre-shipment reviews to identify and resolve issues before equipment arrives on site.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop installation packages — including utility layouts, rigging plans, and sequencing logic — in coordination with engineering and facilities design teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Establish documentation standards and acceptance criteria to be used throughout the installation and commissioning lifecycle.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Contractor Selection &amp; Management</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead the qualification, bid evaluation, and selection of installation contractors across mechanical, electrical, piping, and rigging scopes.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Review and provide input on OEM supply agreements, service contracts, and warranty terms as they relate to installation, commissioning, and post-handover support obligations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Define scope of work, safety requirements, and performance expectations for all contracted installation trades.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Manage day-to-day contractor performance, schedule adherence, and quality compliance on the installation floor.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate across multiple contractors and OEM field service teams simultaneously to maintain schedule and avoid conflicts.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Enforce site EHS protocols — including LOTO, PPE, and safe work practices — serving as the authority for contractor safety compliance.</span></li> </ul> <h4><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">_{<strong><strong>Installation Execution </strong></strong>}</span></h4> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Oversee equipment move-in, rigging, precision alignment, and all mechanical, electrical, and piping hook-ups.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Verify utility readiness and facility interfaces prior to each tool installation; resolve discrepancies with the general contractor and engineering teams.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain installation schedules aligned with the broader facility construction milestones and production ramp timeline.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Track progress against plan, identify risks early, and drive resolution to keep the overall program on schedule.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Own the punch-list process: generate, assign, and close items with full documentation before commissioning activities begin.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Provide support during Site Acceptance Testing</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as&nbsp;determined&nbsp;by the needs of the business</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Qualifications</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5+ years of experience in industrial equipment installation, capital project execution, or manufacturing startup.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated experience managing installation contractors across mechanical, electrical, and/or piping scopes — including contractor qualification, scope definition, and performance oversight.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Direct involvement in site acceptance testing (SAT) or commissioning of complex industrial or process equipment.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&amp;IDs, electrical schematics, and utility layout documents.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven ability to coordinate across OEM vendors, general contractors, and internal engineering teams in a fast-paced project environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong working knowledge of site EHS requirements including LOTO, hazardous energy control, and contractor safety management.<br><br><em><span data-contrast="auto">Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities&nbsp;</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></h2> <h3><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">_{<strong>Desired Skills</strong>}</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with greenfield facility build-out or manufacturing site startup — ideally through full handover to production.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Familiarity with factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT) and OEM engagement during equipment procurement.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Degree or equivalent training in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or process engineering; PMP, OSHA 30, or rigger certification a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience building or scaling an installation function — developing standards, selecting vendors, and onboarding team members</span>.</span></li> </ul>