Plant Project Engineer

About the role

This position provides process design expertise, project management support, and complete project implementation on small to medium size capital projects ($10K–$500K budget) for the Charleston Plant. The role is responsible for all aspects of project management from conceptual scope development, detailed design, management of the design team, construction supervision, and leading the start-up, commissioning, and training activities. The project engineer communicates across the organization, both up and down the line as well as with peers, and executes capital projects safely, timely, and cost effectively using good engineering, design, and installation practices to ensure reliable and robust equipment systems. The position also assists in the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and infrastructure reliability efforts of the plant by providing design input to reliability and maintenance projects and supporting root cause failure analysis teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary project studies (scope development) including estimates, life cycle cost analysis, and project/process design packages; generate alternatives to develop and submit capital authorization requests
• Provide detailed process/project support including project safety studies (e.g., HAZOP analysis)
• Manage projects for HSE issues, schedule and cost compliance, quality, training, documentation, etc.
• Lead project implementation including engineering and procurement, construction oversight, commissioning, start-up, and turnover with required supporting documentation
• Lead project teams composed of multiple engineering disciplines, operators, mechanics, supervisors and contractors
• Provide technical support for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and reliability issues
• Develop and implement project systems and plant equipment standards
• Define and advance personal development goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing, chemical, or process-based industrial environment

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with individuals across the organization
• Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate contract personnel and mechanics as well as develop personnel within the department
• Strong organizational and documentation skills and the ability to complete multiple complex assignments on budget and on schedule with minimal supervision
• Organized, systematic, independent and self-motivated with a strong internal drive to reach goals and produce results
• Solid history of project management experience; familiar with project management techniques including prioritizing, scheduling, inspection work and (re)directing resources as necessary
• Chemical plant process design expertise (equipment sizing and selection, efficient layouts, engineering calculations, heat loads, ergonomic considerations, etc.)
• Ability to research and specify equipment
• Ability to participate in and lead a design team
• Ability to manage project schedules, project costs, contracts and contractors
• Proficient use of spreadsheets, cost programs, and scheduling programs
• Knowledge of SAP S/4 and SAP project suites is an advantage