Project Engineer
Job title: Project Engineer
Location: Valparaiso, Indiana (on-site)
POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The position is responsible primarily for defining up to approximately $1 M project scopes, budgets, and safely implementing approved capital projects on time and on budget. Works closely with plant department heads, contractors, project stakeholders, and corporate project engineering team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Define and clearly articulate project scopes that meet or exceed all corporate, site, and/or regulatory requirements.
- Obtain quotes from approved contractors and vendors.
- Submit Capital Authorization Requests.
- Initiate and track Management of Change process ensuring stakeholders are completing their actions to schedule.
- Implement projects from cradle to grave while ensuring the work is done safely, to schedule, on budget, and on quality.
- Monitor and work with contractors to correct any deficiencies in safety compliance, schedule adherence, quality control, or approved status compliance.
- Actively manage and track spending. Provide periodic status updates to the plant leadership team.
- Ensure plant drawings, procedures, and other critical records and documentation are updated based on additions or changes related to the projects.
- Provide project management and contractor oversite support to maintenance and offsite corporate project managers.
- Serve as a technical resource for other departments.
- Assist with troubleshooting technical and manufacturing problems, root cause investigations, and implementing solutions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or other related engineering or technical discipline
- 3+ years’ experience working on capital projects
- Strong communication skills across a range of disciplines not limited to tradespersons, operators, mechanics, technical staff, and leadership.
- Proficient user of MS Office products
- In depth practical knowledge of occupational and process safety requirements such as LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE, etc.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision are critical.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s in in a related field and/or project management accreditation
- 3+ years’ experience working in a PSM facility
- 3+ years’ experience in heavy industry such as chemical, paper, refining, etc.
- Managed projects above $1 M
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Full Time / Exempt / Days
NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS: 0
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% or less
BENEFITS
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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