Project Engineer - Chemical Plant

A leading global food ingredient company is seeking a Project Engineer. This person will develop and implement capital projects including the design, field construction and commissioning for a number of sites that the organization is currently investing heavily in. Excellent culture where they value safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Relocation assistance provided.

Experience

Bachelors degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical or chemical

7+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, chemicals or related industry is a plus

Knowledgeable with chemical processing equipment

Experience managing Projects in excess of $100k including FEL, cost estimating, scheduling vendor management, equipment selection, construction and start up.

Familiarity with field construction methods and safe work practices Key Responsibilities

Develops the scope of work, cost estimates and schedules for capital projects and engineering studies.

Manages detail mechanical design and writes construction bid packages

Evaluates/selects process (and related) equipment and outside contract services

Reviews contractor field work, monitors safe work practices, issues work permits

Prepares purchase requisitions, plant work orders, monthly cost /project status reports

Provides assistance to plant personnel and outside contractors to troubleshoot problems

Provides start-up assistance on capital projects