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Project Engineer

Company:
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc.
Location:
Akron, OH
Posted:
April 21, 2025
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Description:

Duties & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Manage all projects within the Engineering and Maintenance Department.

Conduct regular meetings with contractors to ensure adherence to project scope, discuss open issues, and prioritize safe construction.

Maintain capital budgets and make adjustments according to needs as they arise.

Track performance and analyze the completion of key goals.

Document and report project progress to stakeholders and clients.

Develop and implement site processes to ensure that maintenance and project work across the site are conducted in a safe, responsible, and environmentally sound manner in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Work closely with technical and operations staff to monitor operation of plant equipment and systems and to ensure conformance with operational standards.

Communicate directly with the operations departments in planning maintenance and engineering projects.

Act as the Reliability Engineer working closely with the operations team to develop plans to eliminate or reduce the losses through root cause analysis.

Perform other duties as assigned by manager. Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an engineering role required.

Prior project engineering experience is a plus. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with chemical process control systems (DCS or PLC) preferred.

Familiarity with Process Safety Management preferred.

Strong mechanical aptitude with problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate (verbal and written) effectively.

Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Possess strong organization and implementation skills.

Capable of proactive approach to identify and eliminate potential problem areas.

Ability to take direction and to carry out instructions from the supervisor in an orderly and efficient manner.

Ability to lead others on projects that are not direct subordinates.

Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.

Ability to manage time in an efficient and effective manner. Work Environment:

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and occasionally throughout the manufacturing plants.

The role routinely uses standard office equipment. Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and walking around the buildings and manufacturing plants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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