Project Engineer II

This position is responsible for providing project management and engineering support at the site to assure proper design, procurement, and construction of capital and expense projects according to regulatory and our standards.

Develops project scopes, generates and/or obtains cost estimates, and prepares appropriation funding requests

Ensures that appropriate project safety reviews are completed as required both before and after approval

Utilizes applicable value-improving practices (VIP’s) to optimize project scope and costs

Creates and maintains SAP project data entries, develops and monitors project progress through scheduling and other tools, performs project status reporting, and controls spending through appropriate tracking, forecasting and adjustments

Seeks compliance with all environmental safety and health requirements and promotes a safe working environment for project execution

Assists project manufacturing representatives to execute projects from initial scoping and funding, through detailed engineering and procurement, to start up and commissioning, an then final documentation and closure

Requests and coordinates required process design engineering and design resources (whether from site, corporate groups or outside engineering vendors) to prepare engineering design deliverables and to procure equipment, fabricated materials, and services

Monitors and supports construction activities to ensure that projects are completed according to the design deliverables, quality standards, and plant requirements, and that pre-startup safety reviews are conducted

Requests necessary construction and commissioning resources from contractors and others as required to install the scope of work

Performs procurement activities as required, including preparing specifications, issuing requisitions, evaluating bids, and dealing with vendors

Works with Procurement and complies with applicable guidelines

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

5+ years of experience in a chemical/petrochemical or other similar manufacturing environment required

Previous SAP experience is desired

Experience in leading multiple projects from design through construction and start-up

Outstanding technical, leadership and communication skills

In-depth knowledge of project management processes and project execution best practices

Must demonstrate strong agility in the following competencies:
Entrepreneurial Action, Strategic Thinking, Business and Financial Acumen, Leading Employees to Success, Strive for Achievement, Analytical Thinking, Work Management, Quality Orientation & Attention to Detail, Team working and Conflict Management

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Direct Staffing Inc