Plant Project Engineer - Paper Mill

Plant Project Engineer - Paper Mill

Leads and manages the capital budget within the mill. Utilizes lean manufacturing and project management skills to build and track project scope, tasks, resource requirements, budget, and schedule to ensure safety, regulatory, and policy requirements are met. The position requires 10+ years of project experience, preferably mechanical engineering background.

• Responsible for multiple concurrent projects and providing technical guidance on the projects
• Functional expert managing the design, development, acquisition, installation, maintenance, repair and overhauling for equipment and tooling.
• Conducts project review meetings, evaluates project feasibility and develops project proposals and coordinates approved projects. Develops and tracks project scope, tasks, resources, budgets and schedules. Prepares project status reports for senior management.
• Ensures standardization of training, equipment and tooling, maintenance, and capital investment. Assists with the development of training material and conducts training when appropriate.
• Continually evaluates engineering requirements, current procedures, and equipment and recommends changes and modifications to ensure optimal efficiency, safety and longevity.
• Develops and manages equipment suppliers and third party engineering relationships. Directs engineering activities of third party engineering resources for facilities, equipment and tooling, including design, build, installation and servicing.
• Stays current on engineering trends in developing technologies and practices.
• Incorporates safety measures are within design specifications, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting safety practices and habits, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possesses Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical) and 10+ years of Project Management experience.

• Possesses thorough knowledge of engineering and its application, including industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, manufacturing processes, chemical concepts, and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experienced in mentoring junior engineers
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, communications, computer, planning, and project management skills.
• Strong technical acumen and understanding of financial concepts (cost analysis, budgets).
• Adept at prioritizing competing demands.
• Proficiency in relevant Engineering software (e.g. CAD).
• PMP, CAPM, or comparable project management certification desired.

Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $ - $. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $ to $. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.