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 – MS Office
• Travel less than 5%