Technical Director – Head of Cryogenic Valve R&D Department

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.