Sr. Project Engineer

Overview

Direct and manage projects from beginning to end, including capital projects, with responsibility for scope, goals, deliverables, cost, timelines, and stakeholder communication.

• Direct and manage small to large capital projects from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support plant requirements in collaboration with management.
• Develop project documents including detailed engineering and design specifications; prepare ITB packages for contractors and EPC firms.
• Estimate project cost, submit budget proposals, and recommend budget changes where necessary.
• Keep track of project costs and variance reports.
• Develop timelines and identify resources needed to execute the project on time and on budget.
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines and milestones.
• Select equipment, piping, electrical & instrumentation, civil, structural elements, and vendors/contractors through the bid process when applicable.
• Where required, negotiate with vendors/suppliers to meet project budget/process requirements.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and other departments in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate team members and personnel.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirement documentation, and presentations.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans.
• Assist in transferring projects to the production department by ensuring proper operation of installed equipment and training personnel on new equipment/systems/processes.
• Adhere to all safety policies onsite.
• Make recommendations for process/production and department improvements.
• Participate in project HAZOPs and PHAs.
• Participate in continued learning initiatives.
• Design and installation of non-process projects as required.
• Special projects and assignments as needed to support administration and technical labs.
• Field supervision of contractors and engineering firms.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action.
• Mentor department interns and junior engineers when needed.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence skills including:
  Emotional Empathy, Positive Attitude, Excellent Communication Skills, Flexibility/Adaptability, Interpersonal Skills.

• Behaviors
  :
  Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well;
  Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Motivations
  :
  Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help.
• Education
  :
  Bachelors of Chemical Engineering (required).
• Experience
  : 5 - 7 years in-plant Project Engineering with responsibility for project design, construction, and close-out activities. Experience as a production representative can account for 1-2 years (required). 10 - 12 years in Engineering and Chemical or Refinery Operations (required).
• Skills
  : MS Outlook (required); MS Excel (required); MS PowerPoint (required); MS Word (required); MS Project (required);
  AutoCAD (required); SAP (required).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.