Axalta Coating Systems

Project Engineer

Axalta Coating Systems$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering preferred, or 5 years of relevant project engineering experience.
  • Experience in an industrial plant, particularly in chemical processing, is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a knack for conflict resolution and influencing teams.
  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with site engineering and maintenance to define project objectives.
  • Follow the project front end loading process to establish project phases and design requirements.
  • Create project cost estimates for equipment, construction, and commissioning.
  • Conduct project financial analysis to ensure budget adherence.
  • Lead initiatives to guide projects through the approval process.
  • Coordinate Mechanical, Process, and Electrical designs with internal and contracted teams.
  • Monitor project schedules and resolve arising issues to maintain timelines.

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment in a leading coatings company.
  • Opportunity to engage in a diverse array of projects across multiple industries.
  • Involvement in sustainability initiatives, contributing to carbon neutrality goals.
  • Potential for career growth within a global company with a wide-reaching impact.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Project Engineer

Job #:

Location: Front Royal, VA

Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)

Schedule:1'st Shift (Days)

Salary: Depends Upon Experience

Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test

Education: Bachelors of Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical) preferred

https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link)

Job Description

A project engineer must be flexible and able to work well in a fast-paced environment. He or she should be competent in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

This career requires analytical and mathematical skills, and a firm understanding of the main principles of engineering and construction.

A site project engineer is responsible for, but not limited to the following:
  • Work with site engineering & maintenance resources to develop project scope and objectives.
  • Follow project front end loading process and identify project phases and design requirements.
  • Develop project estimates including equipment, construction and commissioning cost.
  • Perform project financial analysis.
  • Provide leadership to bring the project through the approval process.
  • Coordinate project Mechanical, Process & Electrical design with in-house and contracted resources.
  • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
  • Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and adhering to the plan and schedule.
  • Control project costs by monitoring purchases, construction and commissioning costs.
  • Assist with providing daily construction management support.
  • Maintains project design and commissioning documentation.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering degree preferred or 5 years of relevant project engineering experience.
• Industrial plant experience in chemical processing preferred.
• Good communication and presentation skills (both oral and written).
• Good interpersonal and Conflict Resolution Skills with the ability to influence managers, peers, and maintenance team.
• Ability to utilize other software tools as appropriate SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio, Outlook, SharePoint)

About Axalta Coating Systems

Axalta Coating Systems is a coatings company that provides coatings for various industries such as automotive, transportation, and architectural. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Axalta Coating Systems has a global presence and operates in over 130 countries. The company has been recognized for its sustainability efforts and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
Learn more about Axalta Coating Systems
Size
12,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$121.6 million
Founded
1866
5 Year Trend
+1.5%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
NASDAQ

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