Project Engineer

Job Responsibilities

Lead the brainstorming, development, execution, and closeout of capital projects. Work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Support the startup of new installations and the operation of existing processes.

• Provide project engineering support for the facility.

• Manage projects of varying size and complexity ($10,000 - $2,000,000).

• Consult with and develop relationships with new and existing vendors, contractors, and engineers as required.

• Develop project RFQs/RFPs, scopes of work, detailed capital cost estimates, project schedules, and bid specifications.

• Design and implement process modifications, including safety, throughput, and energy efficiency improvements.

• Manage overall project implementation, including document preparation, drawing review and approval, equipment specification development and acquisition, contract construction monitoring, cost, scope, and schedule management.

• Assist in developing and implementing Management of Change (MOC).

• Provide technical expertise through participation in process hazard analyses (PHA)

• Develop new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and revise existing procedures in collaboration with the Process Safety Coordinator.

• Work safely and efficiently while performing all required SH&E responsibilities.

• Execute tasks using recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices, including industry codes and standards.

• Analyze and process information to develop future project ideas and project justifications.

• Participate in operational and mechanical troubleshooting across all plant process areas.

• Develop and interact with the computerized maintenance management system and ERP (Navision).

• Develop proactive engineering solutions based on RCFA findings.

• Support the safe startup of new equipment and processes and evaluate equipment installations and startups.

• Provide project management support for equipment and system upgrades.

• Updates P&IDs and other technical documents using AutoCAD

• Perform other duties as assigned

Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering; advanced degree preferred

• 5 years of experience working in a chemical or energy plant environment

• Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industrial experience.

• 2-5 years of project engineering experience in an industrial plant environment; chemical plant experience a plus

• Relevant Co-op/Internship experience considered

• Familiarity with (PMI) PMBOK. CAPM or PMP certification a plus.

• Experience with the application of process plant equipment, including rotating equipment, piping, heat exchangers, reactors, tanks, vessels and control systems

• Technical training in chemical and process operations

• Strong production systems analytical skills

• Strong equipment / process technical knowledge

• Strong Organizational skills

• Able to perform mathematical equations necessary for position's essential duties

• Able to learn, understand & support company policies and procedures

• Able to recognize and communicate to management any difficulties or problems as related to this position's essential duties and responsibilities

• Strong computer base skills 6 MS Office

• Travel less than 5%