Project Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer, in conjunction with plant staff, the Management Team, and Process Engineer, is responsible for identifying, designing and completing projects intended to maintain, improve or expand the capital infrastructure of the plant. The Project Engineer may also support new developmental projects. 

KEY FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:

• Develops and manages capital project budgets and implementation.
• Develop and implement training plans for introduction of new technologies or equipment to operating personnel and staff
• Supports Process Engineer with new process/product development projects.
• Program and troubleshoot plant controls
• Aid with plant process controls issues and improvements
• Design and implement process automation projects as needed. 
• Provides plant with engineering technical support including development and maintenance of technical and engineering standards
• Reinforces the company’s drive for continuous improvement by applying the company’s Quality Management System to project engineering activities
• Support the company’s Environmental Health and Safety policies and standards in daily operations including driving compliance with the PSM regulation
• Works with external engineering firms when internal discipline is not available

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related engineering discipline
• 5-10 years process/project experience in the chemical process industry

• Experience developing and managing capital projects and budgets

Other Skills 

• Proficient in a Windows Office environment, including Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and organization skills

• Strong sense of ownership of results – excellence in execution
• Schneider Electric systems knowledge preferred
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to make presentations to management
• Understanding of ISO standard and application in the chemical process industry

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to navigate various departments of the organization’s physical premises.

BENEFITS:

Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances, Health Savings Accounts, 401(k) matching, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).