Project Engineer - Facilities

Job Description

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state‑of‑the‑art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S. SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more.

SSAB offers challenging careers and a comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.

Develop and manage a range of engineering projects from major to minor, for all operating, maintenance, and support departments. Maintain, improve, and upgrade buildings and equipment to maximize production capabilities, and to correct equipment and manufacturing problems.

• Perform Equipment & Facility Design Projects:
  Become familiar with equipment, components, and systems throughout the Montpelier Facility; utilizing computer‑aided design 2D and 3D software to model and design new equipment within the confines of existing equipment and systems; make drawings of these designs.
• Manage Capital Projects:
  Coordinate the various project disciplines and activities to make significant progress toward completing projects in a timely manner, on budget.
• Develop complete project scope, including overall layout and planning, equipment design and development, sufficient engineering to develop project scope and costs, any required technical specifications, bid documents, and commercial contract processes, and capital appropriation requests.
• Write purchase requests to issue purchase orders in collaboration with Purchasing and Legal departments.
• Manage and supervise all technical personnel, outside contractors, vendors, suppliers, installation labor, and contractors for project execution: develop realistic implementation schedules, conduct regular project and scheduling meetings, and track project costs.
• Implement Capital Projects:
  Direct and authorize activities from conception through design, fabrication, construction management, and project close‑out; develop complete installation and modification scope; design equipment changes; supervise design, engineering, and drafting personnel; develop and implement startup plans; control spending and labor hours within budget limits; review financials and ensure completion of all work orders.
• Develop and manage solutions to manufacturing operating problems and process improvements: lead problem‑solving teams, review equipment design to improve performance and reduce costs, and implement equipment changes that increase production and quality.
• Provide technical advice and engineering support to upper management, mill superintendents, mill engineers and other plant personnel, including performing feasibility studies, designs, and value engineering; provide insights on operational, environmental, and safety issues.
• Liaise and interface with outside resources to evaluate, interpret, and share knowledge for the betterment of operations.

• 5 to 10 years of experience in plant operations and design, engineering, project management, and construction, with strong leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Financial and planning acumen to plan, estimate, and execute projects on budget and on schedule.
• Experience using computer‑based CAD programs for 3D and 2D drawings.
• Background in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS).

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in plant operations and design, engineering, project management, supervision, and construction.
• Background in electric furnace shops, ladle metallurgy facilities, continuous casters, and environmental and safety control.
• Experience with Solid Works, AutoCAD, and Raster
  
  CAD.

Required:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related…