Sr. Project Engineering Manager

About the Company

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications—including building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S.-based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability, and Respect.

Why Work at AdvanSix

• Industry-competitive benefits focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program including competitive compensation, health, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• Paid vacation and 401K with company matching
• Health savings programs, disability and life insurance, and an employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Fast-paced and innovative work environment with passionate colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds

About the Role

The Sr. Project Engineering Manager performs a variety of project engineering and project management work throughout the lifecycle of capital projects, including conceptual design, detailed design, construction, commissioning/start-up, and project closure. This position supports scoping, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases of projects and provides discipline engineering support for all projects at various sites when needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe execution of all projects managed or in assigned areas, working with HSE personnel to satisfy all government agency requirements (e.g., permits, notifications)
• Provide discipline engineering support to manufacturing as needed
• Assist in writing lock-out/tag-out plans to ensure safety during new construction and turnarounds
• Advocate for a strong safety awareness program with consistent implementation of policies and procedures; participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings
• Manage the execution of capital investments through their entire lifecycle: prioritization, scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation
• Integrate plant personnel to ensure results meet the needs of plant customers
• Manage $3M–$15M in capital projects annually
• Work closely with Site Controller(s) to provide project evaluation and economic analysis for capital investments
• Lead the effort to obtain an approved Appropriation Request (AR)
• Manage several smaller capital investments and/or a few larger investments simultaneously at one or more sites
• Conduct periodic field reviews to ensure contractor safety and NEC code compliance from construction start to finish
• Interface with plant engineers to provide proven engineering designs
• Ensure QA/QC requirements are met for capital installations
• Prepare bid packages and requests for quotes for materials, equipment, and services
• Prepare and issue work order packages to construction
• Monitor and control projects to meet stated objectives and metrics commitments in the AR
• Forecast and manage capital expenditures monthly
• Interface with key site and company personnel to maximize resource utilization, including site engineering, purchasing, operations, systems, business engineering, equipment vendors, and contracting firms
• Participate in Quality Productivity meetings as the representative for project engineering
• Oversee maintenance and records of all drawings, specifications, programs, and other documentation for managed projects
• Support business Strategic Planning, Annual Operating Plan, and Six Sigma Initiatives to develop appropriate capital plans/budgets
• Mentor early-career project engineers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity and/or continuous improvement projects
• Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) desired
• 12+ years of experience in increasingly related responsibilities in engineering within petro/chemical industrial plants

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of industrial work practices related to HSE impacts
• Working knowledge of codes and standards related to petro/chemical industrial plants
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and computer literacy
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to analyze field data in operating facilities
• Ability to manage and execute non-electrical capital projects
• Working knowledge of capital project management processes
• Customer-focused with dedication to meeting expectations of internal and external customers
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Working knowledge of Project Controls (estimating, scheduling, and cost control)
• Some travel is required

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $130,700 to $196,100 annually. We offer periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off, including vacation
• Eligibility to purchase company stock
• 401K with competitive company match
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings account eligibility
• Employer-provided short-term disability benefits
• Eligibility to purchase long-term disability benefits
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages
• Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan