Project Engineer | CO Plant

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About Our Client

Our client is developing and operating a major chemical manufacturing facility in Waggaman, Louisiana, producing Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate (EMC) for the battery supply chain. The site is a petrochemical/chemical manufacturing operation requiring engineering support for construction, commissioning, startup, reliability, maintenance, and operations activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the portfolio of Carbon Monoxide Plant equipment selection, delivery, construction, startup, and commissioning at the Waggaman facility.
• Review equipment designs for reliability and maintainability considerations for the SMR and VPSA units.
• Participate in capital projects and equipment commissioning activities.
• Support installation, startup, and performance testing of CO plant equipment.
• Assist with spare parts optimization and inventory management.
• Lead projects from equipment selection, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating across multiple project phases.
• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets; identify cost variances and implement corrective actions; prepare and present budget and status reports.
• Create detailed project schedules, track progress, and ensure adherence to timelines; manage dependencies and resource allocation.
• Provide consultant selection and subcontractor management; negotiate rates, manage change orders, and resolve disputes.
• Ensure projects meet design, safety, and regulatory standards; conduct quality reviews and compliance checks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile owners; communicate project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare performance reports, financial models, and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering; advanced degrees or certifications (PMP, LEED, etc.) are advantageous.
• 15 - 20+ years in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction or project management, with experience in manufacturing and utilities.
• Basic process and operations knowledge of both the Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) and Vapor Purification Swing Adsorption (VPSA) technology.
• Proficiency in project management software, budgeting tools, and data analysis; ability to use modeling and reporting to support decision-making.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Schedule

This is an onsite contract role with an anticipated 12-24 month duration at our client's manufacturing facility.

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt