Jr. Project Engineer

About the role

The Project Engineer Assistant will act as the right hand of the lead Project Manager, performing engineering work using normal engineering practices, assisting in keeping within budget and timelines. This position utilizes management skills, assists in technical solutions and cost estimates to support the facility.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of construction project team to ensure that project plans are being followed as directed by the Senior Responsible Engineer.
• Participate in daily safety briefings.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly project timeline updates.
• Assist Senior Engineer in checking work completed against drawings.
• Fill in or assist the Senior Engineer as needed to ensure project completion and success.
• Be out and about on construction site daily.
• Interact with General Contractor and Sub-Contractor crews on a daily basis to achieve success and a safe work environment for all.
• Special projects as needed or defined by the Senior Engineer.
• Organize follow-up meetings and prepare minutes, prepare progress reports and dashboards.
• Maintain progress on-site and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Follow up with stakeholders to meet deadlines.
• Track and performance indicators.
• Manage project documentation and archives.
• Contribute to equipment commissioning and installation validation.
• Safely analyze and design project improvement opportunities which align with Bel's values.
• Project ownership including, pre-project planning, quantifying and presenting project options.
• Participate in design of installations and project supervision including written proposals, managing execution, cost and deadlines.
• Manage the execution of projects while holding contractors accountable. Not only to the scope of the project, but to the policies/procedures set forth by the plant.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices as stated within the policy.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others. Follow all food safety procedures.
• Follow all environmental protocols as applicable to job to prevent pollution to air, land, or water. Follows all sanitation procedures and work instructions.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred. GPA +3.0.
• Desire to work in the Food Industry with the ability to take a position in Bel's factory after the construction project is completed.
• At least 5 years of project management experience highly encouraged.
• Previous experience in site construction supervision or industrial coordination is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting processes through the use of MS Excel is strongly preferred.
• Strong MS computer skills usage is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of how to read drawings.
• Ability to read tape measures or other measurement devices.
• Knowledge of the following programs is a huge plus:
• Microsoft Project
• AutoCAD
• SAP
• PLC knowledge and programming ladder logic

Performance Expectations

• Confidentiality, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of senior management, management team at the facility and employees, maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with employees at all levels of the company, ability to work with and through others is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the Company.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, ability to manage multiple tasks, good communication, and teamwork and team spirit.
• Safety mindset

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office and manufacturing environments. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours and average at least 40 hours a week. There will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., as well as climb ladders. Some travel will be required – US as well as international. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in the plant as required.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Relationships

• Strong working relationships with production, QC, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Innovation, Marketing and Finance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.