Utilities Project Engineer

Job Description

Are you ready to embark on a career where innovation meets excellence? At Jost Chemical Company, we’re on a mission to push the boundaries of chemical manufacturing, delivering high-quality products that make a positive impact on global industries.

If you’re passionate about chemistry, dedicated to precision, and eager to contribute to a company that values both innovation and integrity, explore our exciting job opportunities. Join us in shaping the future of chemical manufacturing at Jost Chemical Company, where your career is more than just a job – it’s a journey of growth and achievement.

Then, this position is right for you!

Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit

Our offer:

Shift Differential

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance first of the month following 60 days.

401k plan which includes safe-harbor contribution and discretionary match.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible first day of employment.

9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.

Uniforms Provided

Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.

24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.

We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Background

Works under general direction of the Project Engineer Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.

Broad responsibility to provide technical oversight and leadership for all phases of project planning, development, and execution.

Project focus on steam, condensate, compressed air, chilled water, RO water, and City water systems

Tasks

Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct a variety of complex engineering projects (including project scope, preliminary budget, schedule, task lists, measures and goals).

Oversee and coordinate detailed design, layout and construction drawings, construction and installation; assist operations as necessary during project start-up.

Prepare cost estimates and project schedules to deliver completed projects on time and within budget.

Work closely with in-house engineering, maintenance, operations, and quality departments to ensure optimal design and minimal construction interference with daily operations.

May lead a project team in completion of a particular project (set timelines, assign work, communicate with team members, solve problems and move projects towards an on-time high quality solution).

Develop/ modify technical guidelines, standards, and specifications in the area of specialty.

Design of industrial equipment support structures (structural steel) to be reviewed and approved by Structural PE.

Design of industrial piping – sizing, material specification, and weld quality inspections.

Familiar with pipe racking hardware to support new pipe installations.

Represent the Company in communication with other organizations to resolve questions, plan and coordinate work.

Perform all operations according to prescribed safety principles.

Keep abreast of new methods and developments affecting operations to recommend changes in emphasis in projects, or new projects warranted by such developments.

Specifications

BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Five (5) or more years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to deliver project-based results, two (2) years of which may be substituted by an advanced degree

Knowledge of:

Theories, principles, methods, and procedures of engineering (Advanced Level)

Mathematics and statistics (Advanced Level)

AutoCAD Software

Process and Instrumentation Diagrams – nomenclature and interpretation

Revit 3D Software (desired)

MS Office software package

Skill in:

Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at once

Effective, disciplined, and demonstrated documentation with attention to detail

Working effectively independently and in a team environment, including in-depth collaboration between development and process divisions

Responding to rapidly changing demands

Ability to:

Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing

Analyze complex project engineering problems and develop safe and creative solutions to improve manufacturing operations and facilities

Prioritize and plan work to meet schedules and deliver quality results in the committed time period

Design and manage projects

Identify, gather, coordinate, organize, and analyze data

Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical, and methodical

Full-time