Senior Project Engineer, Plant & Capital Projects

Company Overview

Allied Mineral Products is among the fastest-growing, refractory manufacturers in the world. We are conveniently located in Columbus, Ohio, and we are seeking skilled, experienced professionals to help us continue to provide the highest quality refractory products in the world.

Allied Mineral Products is committed to providing a benefit package to attract and retain qualified staff members including:
Health Care, Disability/Life Insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Vacations, and Additional Benefits.

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Senior Project Engineer, Plant & Capital Projects

Location:

Columbus, OH

Job

# of Openings: 1

Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Plant & Capital Projects in our Columbus, Ohio location. This position plays a critical role in delivering capital projects that improve manufacturing operations and facility infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager, Global Projects within Plant Engineering, this position is responsible for:

• Defining project specifications and scope of work (SOW)
• Managing requests for quotation (RFQs) for the procurement of equipment and services
• Delivering on project key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Overseeing installation, punch list completion, and commissioning of new or upgraded systems

Projects may involve new construction or enhancements to mechanical systems such as screw conveyors, material mixers, kilns, or liquid dosing controls. The ideal candidate is technically strong, self-driven, and experienced in managing subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and on‑time delivery. This role requires up to four annual trips for equipment installations or site evaluations, and participation in up to four affiliate meetings per month across time zones, depending on project locations.

• Identify opportunities to advance manufacturing operations tools and technology using continuous improvement and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Conduct process reviews, perform root cause analyses, and develop improvement plans implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Design improvement solutions for equipment and systems to manufacture and handle all materials produced by Allied Mineral Products.
• Manage all types of plant engineering projects from beginning to end, including defining requirements, developing designs, obtaining internal buy‑in, planning and supervising installations, tracking revisions, and producing final documentation.
• Prepare specifications for and coordinate bidding and purchasing of equipment, materials, supplies, and services.
• Produce accurate mechanical and/or P& drawings for layout, assembly, fabrication, and erection of equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate outside contractors, as needed, to complete assigned projects.
• Identify and recommend preventive maintenance procedures and spare parts requirements for new equipment.

• Provide engineering support on major breakdowns, equipment rebuilds, and recurring maintenance problem areas.
• Troubleshoot and identify issues with facilities equipment; perform simple repairs when necessary.
• Provide training and instruction to Maintenance and other Allied employees on new equipment, safety, and other relevant topics.
• Maintain excellent lines of communication with Maintenance, Production, other Allied departments, and affiliates.
• Participate in affiliate meetings across time zones (estimated 4 per month).

• Support Allied’s manufacturing operations around the world.
• Travel to project sites for equipment installation and site checks (up to 4 times annually).

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other similar technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of related work experience and prior project management experience managing equipment/facilities budgets greater than or equal to $1M preferred.
• Strong experience in industrial…