Project Engineer

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and will provide technical support to the Plant General Manager across all phases of production, operations, and packaging to ensure the plant operates effectively.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Proficient with the PC and PC-network applications

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform the function and role of Project Manager for assigned projects including assumption of responsibility for the project budget, schedule and scope as well as oversight of the design, procurement and contact award, and field erection/training/startup/commissioning phases of the project

Assists corporate engineering defining project scopes and feasibility of future projects

Responsible for startup, troubleshooting and evaluation of new processes built by capital or in-plant projects

Assists in all activities of the Maintenance Department on a daily basis

Assists in optimization of safety, quality, efficiency and costs

Assists in the proper management of all equipment and personnel assigned to Maintenance Department

Assists in the development of departmental strategic planning to fit plant strategies and objectives

Provide technical support for projects in all areas of scope definition, design, startup and evaluation

Assists in making sure the plant is meeting environmental standards and reporting requirements to be in compliance with the various state and federal guidelines

Communicate with all department supervisors on the status of all projects

Lead person to execute projects with contractors working in the plant

Complete all tasks in a timely and accurate timeframe

High energy level, team player, excellent work ethic, with strong technical skills.

Self-confident and secure to be able to work with all types of personalities

Assist in the maintenance of quality system documentation, and act as the management representative for the quality system

Initiate actions to improve quality and efficiency and verify implementation of these actions

Support the on-going safety program and implement established safety procedures

Show leadership and knowledge of the plant when dealing with plant personnel and contractors coming on site