Utilities & Environmental Project Engineer

Utilities & Environmental Project Engineer – responsible for leading projects related to utilities and wastewater treatment across Lactalis plants, from design to full implementation and ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements. Working with Operations and Maintenance, this role will optimize utility and WWPT systems to support manufacturing processes.

Location:

Nampa,  Buffalo, NY.

• Perform audits of the manufacturing plants for the utility areas and Wastewater Treatment Plants
• Inventory all equipment with specifications
• Survey plant utility & WWPT needs
• Evaluate installed systems capacity versus needs
• Develop drawings, scopes of work, budgets and timelines as needed to prepare a project for submittal
• Source vendors, negotiate, and acquire quotes for project investments
• Lead projects
• Track projects cost and maintain them within budget
• Coordinate project review meetings, including setting them up, keeping meeting notes, and reporting results to key stakeholders
• Manage principles for effective execution of projects
• Work cross-functionally to ensure projects meet the needs of all key stakeholders (Quality, Food Safety, Planning, Operations, and Maintenance)
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests as required to validate equipment purchases
• Lead and assist in development of the annual capital budget
• Travel and/or extended or off work hours may be required based on project needs
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

• 5+ years’ experience working on capital expenditure projects as project manager
• Manufacturing industry required, food preferred
• Heating, cooling & air systems expertise required
• Optimization of above systems
• Energy saving projects
• Carbon footprint reduction

• Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel skills; macros, pivot tables, AutoCAD (equipment & P&)
• Regulatory agencies requirements (OSHA, DEQ, PSM, PHA)

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to audit, investigate and improve manufacturing process machinery
• Effectively communicate to internal and external customers
• Prioritization, organization, time management, and follow-up skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to travel to plant and machine manufacturers sites nationally and internationally

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an affirmative action employer will comply with all related legal obligations.