Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Project Engineer

Innophos is hiring a Project Engineer at our Geismar, Louisiana manufacturing plant location. A Project Engineer executes capital and expense projects to reduce costs and provides an expedited ROI including the design, field construction and commissioning of new equipment and building installations. Range of projects includes safety, energy cost reduction, maintenance, raw material usage, infrastructure and capacity increase. Develops engineering studies for the plants and businesses.

The Project Engineer at times works with the maintenance department.

• Implement improvement projects (scope, cost estimation, request capital money, supervision of fieldwork, commissioning)
• Manages detail mechanical design and writes construction bid packages
• Prepares capital request documents
• Generates purchase requisitions and monthly cost/project status reports
• Provides start-up assistance on capital projects
• Oversee outside contractors in support of plant requirements
• Quickly provide troubleshooting and problem solving as difficulties arise
• Communicate daily with facility leads

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred, extensive experience in project management will be considered
• Five or more years of engineering experience in chemical or food processing industries

• Expert working knowledge of production equipment and chemical processes
• Project cost estimating and scheduling ability
• Understanding of field construction methods, good engineering and safety practices
• Ability to coordinate, train, and motivate hourly employees and outside contractors
• Good communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to manage budget and to estimate costs related to various projects
• Knowledge of capital money management and return on investment
• Strong teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues and support maintenance teams

• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program