Project Engineer, Process Engineer

Project Engineer

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we're bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you'll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

How You'll Make an Impact As a Project Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving critical capital and expense projects that improve safety, reliability, productivity, quality, capacity, and operational efficiency. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective execution.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, funding requests, and resource plans to support successful project delivery.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, Health, Safety, Environmental and Security teams, contractors, and vendors to implement plant improvements and expansion initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while providing clear project updates to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and automation challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency, reliability, productivity, capacity growth, and cost reduction.
• Support equipment commissioning, startup, testing, and operational readiness activities to ensure successful implementation.
• Contribute to the site capital strategy by identifying opportunities to improve plant performance and long-term operational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of five years of engineering experience, including project management responsibilities.
• At least three years of experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or a process-industry environment.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously while achieving schedule and budget objectives.
• Strong knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes, unit operations, and engineering fundamentals.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across all organizational levels.
• Experience with project planning, cost estimation, budgeting, and capital project execution.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, automation, and chemical process systems.
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward

• Experience managing capital projects within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management, Management of Change, and Process Hazard Analysis methodologies.
• Experience working with contractors, vendors, and external engineering firms.
• Familiarity with engineering standards, project controls, and capital planning processes.
• Professional Engineer license or progress toward licensure.

Your Work Environment

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate personal protective equipment provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Benefits that Empower You

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

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