Project Engineer, Process Engineer

Project Engineer

Position Summary:

Provide engineering, project management, and technical expertise for the development and execution of capital projects and process improvements at the OSB manufacturing facility in Shuqualak, MS. Lead projects from initial concept and scope development through engineering, budgeting, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and final closeout, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established quality and performance requirements.

Provide technical support to Plant Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Research and Development, Marketing, and Management to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, productivity, and quality of existing and new processes, equipment, and products. Identify opportunities for capital investment and engineering improvements that reduce risk, improve asset reliability, optimize manufacturing performance, and support the plant's strategic objectives.

Principal

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of the plant's capital investment plan through all phases, including project identification, scope development, engineering, budgeting, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain the plant capital project forecast with the Plant Controller, ensuring accurate cost, commitment, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, execution plans, and recommendations for project prioritization and timing.
• Establish project objectives, milestones, priorities, and performance expectations for approved capital projects and engineering initiatives.
• Manage projects to ensure compliance with approved scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, environmental, operational, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Procurement, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and integration into plant operations.
• Manage engineering firms, equipment suppliers, contractors, and other third-party resources, ensuring work is completed in accordance with project requirements.
• Assist in the evaluation, selection, and approval of equipment, vendors, contractors, engineering services, and equipment modifications.
• Ensure engineering standards, codes, specifications, company requirements, and Management of Change (MOC) procedures are incorporated into project design and execution.
• Coordinate development and review of engineering drawings, specifications, equipment layouts, P&IDs, electrical documentation, structural requirements, and other project deliverables.
• Participate in risk assessments, PHA/HAZOP studies, PSSR activities, and other safety reviews, ensuring compliance with OSHA, environmental, electrical, fire protection, building, and other applicable regulations.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to address schedule or cost variances.
• Coordinate construction, installation, commissioning, startup, and turnover activities while ensuring safe integration into plant operations.
• Ensure required training, operating procedures, maintenance procedures, spare parts, documentation, and support resources are in place before project startup.
• Complete project closeout activities, including as-built drawings, equipment documentation, warranties, cost reporting, and lessons learned.
• Support continuous improvement of preventive and predictive maintenance programs through capital improvements and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Participate in Factory Mutual (FM) audits, AHJ inspections, and risk-reduction initiatives, providing technical expertise and support for corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant safety, reliability, productivity, energy efficiency, quality, and operating costs through engineering and capital investment projects.
• Provide technical support to Plant Management, Operations, and Maintenance, serving as a resource for equipment, process, and reliability issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture and maintain effective communication with management and stakeholders regarding project status, costs, schedules, risks, issues, and key decisions.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, or another related engineering discipline from an accredited institution. Minimum of 3 years of engineering and/or capital project experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or process environment. Experience managing projects involving vendors, contractors, engineering firms, and cross-functional plant teams is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing projects through multiple phases, including project scoping, cost estimating, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.

Demonstrated ability to develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and…