Project Engineer

Role Purpose

The Project Engineer will execute capital projects and provide engineering support in a unionized plant producing xanthan and gellan gum. Responsibilities include identifying and implementing process improvements, managing scope development, AR development, detailed project design, and construction supervision.

Main Responsibilities

• Cook up and supervise design efforts to ensure construction compliance with designs.
• Incorporate safety and regulatory compliance into all assigned projects scope and design.
• Work with Plant Leadership Team to develop annual and long-term capital plans for the site.
• Conduct and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), and Pre-Start Up Safety reviews, PSM audits, and Incident Investigations.
• Develop process flow sheets, preliminary plant layouts, and piping and instrument diagrams.
• Perform or direct preparation of process and detail design calculations as required.
• Check detail design work, drawings, and calculations performed by designers and drafting personnel.
• Select equipment to perform a specific function and develop or direct development of specifications for the equipment or process.
• Develop cost estimates, construction schedules, and maintain cost control on projects.
• Develop bid packages and solicit and evaluate bids from various contractors.
• Acknowledge purchase requisitions for equipment and construction activities within the limits set by the appropriation and grant of authority.
• Establish and maintain project files and enter material into permanent equipment and process files.
• Supervise compilation of process and equipment information and may develop preliminary operating procedures.
• Coordinate, control, and supervise design personnel assigned to projects.
• Maintain current knowledge or access to applicable codes and regulations.
• Protect all proprietary information and property against loss of any kind.

SKILLS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; other Engineering degrees with Project Engineering experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience performing project management, with a strong preference for candidates with chemical or fermentation industry experience.
• Liaise with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Management, and Production personnel to provide process specifications as required to fully implement project improvements.
• Maintain project control and accountability until the projects are accepted by the manufacturing group and all project goals are met.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Other qualifications and competencies required in this position include initiative, coaching and leadership capabilities, problem-solving skills, innovative thinking, and a willingness to focus on customer needs.
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Pay

The salary range for this position is: $70,000 - 85,000. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave, 401K with company match, Company paid life insurance, and additional benefits at no cost to employee such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!