Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Project Engineer

Project Engineer is expected to be able to develop a project from an idea to a scope definition that includes a PFD, a P&, a written description of the project, and a cost estimate for the project. With time the engineer will initialize projects, become the technical resource for operations and maintenance and be able to commission and train. The Project Engineer is expected to be customer-focused and is expected to display discipline, attention-to-detail, and teamwork in all aspects of the work.

The focus of this position is to produce measurable results in a) Environmental/Health/Safety, b) Quality and Food Safety and c) Financial performance (cost and asset management) through the effective and efficient implementation of projects and improvements to existing equipment.

• Project Management: The major area of accountability will be oversight and management of engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Design and Development: This is the area where the project engineer working with other department teammates such as the process engineer, the reliability engineer, the maintenance manager or lead as well as specialty products, environmental and packaging engineers etc...to assist in the design and development of engineering solutions to improve operations and reliability focusing on efficiency and safety.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including operations, maintenance, and safety to coordinate project activities.
• Technical Support: The project engineer should be an active participant in providing technical support to the operations and maintenance teams.
• Compliance and Standards: The project engineer must ensure all project activities comply with relevant regulations and standards, including environmental, health, and safety guidelines.
• Budget Management: On assigned projects the project engineer needs to prepare budget estimates for projects, monitor spending, and control costs.
• Documentation: Prepare project documentation, including schematics, operations manuals, and safety guidelines. Ensure all documentation is kept up-to-date.
• Vendor Management: The project engineer must have regular contact with vendors on delivery, quality and compliance to Savannah's requirements and with on-site contractors the engineer must ensure they meet contractual obligations and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Innovation and Improvement: The engineer must continuously seek to improve processes through technological innovation and efficiency initiatives.

Educational Background:
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, preferable in chemical or mechanical or highly developed with experience and specialty training. Experience over an engineering degree and some experience requires the person to have a minimum of 10 years' experience with at least half of it in sugar factory operations.

Experience:

Prior experience in project management and engineering within a manufacturing, industrial, or refinery environment is highly advantageous. Technical

Skills:

The engineer shall have at least a basic level of proficiency in using engineering software and tools including Auto Cad, project management software, equipment sizing programs that includes pumps and piping as well. Steam utilization and proper design considerations is critical to long term improvements in the factory performance. Knowledge of the sugar refining process or similar industrial operations would be beneficial but expected to be developed internally.

Analytical

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively handle project management challenges. Communication

Skills:

This is one of the most critical qualifications. The engineer shall have excellent verbal and written communication skills essential for interacting with various stakeholders and preparing effective reports. Leadership and Interpersonal

Skills:

Strong leadership skills to manage teams and projects effectively. Good interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and other departments.

30% of the work environment is conducted in an open outdoor environment, exposed to heights and rapidly changing temperatures including extreme heat, weather conditions, blowing dust and particles, burning bulk and liquid fuel, while wearing PPE (i.e.: hard hat, goggles, hair net, ear plugs, and/or full body chemical resistant suits), climbing stairs or ladders, kneeling, crawling, bending, stooping, reaching, and walking on uneven ground containing slip and trip hazards.

70% of the work environment is conducted in an environmentally controlled indoor environment, exposed to caustic chemicals, regularly climbing stairs/ladders, prolonged kneeling, walking on uneven ground containing trip hazards, routinely reaching overhead with up to 25 lbs. loads, occasionally pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs., occasionally lifting up to 75 lbs., and regularly looking upwards and downwards.