Minimum 10 years of Project Engineering experience in chemical manufacturing
Ability to independently manage small to large capital projects
Working knowledge of EHS&S requirements and Process Safety Management (PSM)
Experience with Management of Change (MOCs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and hazard studies
Familiarity with DCS and PLC systems preferred
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience desired
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage capital and non-capital improvement projects
Develop project concepts, cost estimates, and project plans
Assist in creating annual capital budgets and multi-year plans
Ensure projects comply with Lanxess Capital project management requirements
Complete projects within budgeted time and cost
Manage all aspects of project execution including design reviews and procurement
Mentor staff in Project Engineering and Process Safety Management
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages including a global bonus program
Comprehensive benefits for financial security, health, and wellbeing
Flexible working arrangements through the global 'Xwork' program
Commitment to professional and personal development through ongoing training and education
Full Job Description
Job Highlights
Oversee and manage both capital projects as well as other non-capital improvement projects
Responsible for all phases of project management project concept development, preliminary, design, development of project cost estimate, develop project plan, assist in the project justification development and submit proposal
Assist in the development of annual capital budget/plan and multi-year plan and reports against progress versus plan during the course of the year
For capital projects, manage the projects according in accordance with Lanxess Capital project management requirements (planning, submission approval, tracking/reporting)
For all approved projects, complete approved projects to achieve desired result within budgeted time and cost
Oversee all aspects of execution including
design review (including any required safety reviews, Hazops, etc.)
procurement (such preparation and support of RFQs, submission of requisitions, approval of invoices, etc.)
develops, reviews, revises and field verifies as required P&IDs, bids
installation
commissioning
start-up
Track spend and progress and regularly report status as needed/required
Develop, review and implement MOCs as needed
Mentor other staff with regard to Project Engineering and Process Safety Management
Support manufacturing strategic planning to ensure manufacturing capabilities are able to meet current and planned business needs and directly oversees tactical execution of these plans
Support production activities to achieve targeted volumes, productivity and cost performance
Experience / Skills
Bachelor degree in Engineering
Minimum 10 years Project Engineering experience in the chemical manufacturing industry
Must be able to independently manage small to large capital projects
Working knowledge of EHS&S requirements and PSM (Process Safety management)
Experience performing MOCs, PHAs, Hazard studies
DCS, PLC experience (desired)
Lean Manufacturing experience
Continuous improvement skills leading LEAN, SIX SIGMA, root cause analysis initiatives and efforts desired
Exhibits strong safety leadership and is competent in the areas of contractor management (required)
Experience with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word Power Point (required)
Technical / mechanical skills (required)
SAP knowledge (desired)
Knowledge of ISO quality systems (desired)
What we offer
Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. The established pay range for this position is $94,700 to $157,800. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join the LANXESS team!
About LANXESS
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.8 billion in 2019 and about 14,300 employees in 33 countries. The company is currently represented at 60+ production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics.
