Project Engineer, Process Engineer

Developer, supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals has a Project Engineer position open. The Project Engineer is part of the company Corporate Project Engineer group.

This position is an addition to the group. Will assist on multi-million dollar capital projects for the facility.

Responsible for the planning, procurement, execution and completion of mid-to-large projects. Supervises project field installation and startups to ensure established safety rules and procedures are followed, projects are completed on time and within approved project cost. Other responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and communicate an operational plan for completing projects including project schedules, budgets, and forecasts. Document plan, assemble appropriation requests, and obtain organizational project approvals.
• Prepare engineering designs and work specifications
• Review/approve drawings including flow sheets, isometrics, P&IDs, layout drawings, and vendor submittals
• Develop RFP packages with appropriate selection criteria and metrics
• Ensure safe implementation of project construction by enforcing the established safety rules and procedures
• Oversee contractor activities to insure they comply with established company standards.
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan. Resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Collaborate with other engineers and technical personnel; coordinate their specialized contributions to the development of the project
• Identify, evaluate, monitor, and report project risk according to company risk assessment policy
• Lead/participate in MOC process, safety reviews, pre-startup safety reviews to ensure successful project execution and close out
• Maintain project documentation, project close out and documentation turnover to operations and maintenance

• B.S., Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in project management
• Must have experience in the Chemical, Specialty Chemical, Petrochemical or Refining industry
• PSM experience preferred
• Proficiency in SAP is preferred
• Project Management Certification (PMP) is desirable