Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Overview

Join to apply for the Project Engineer role at Ergon Inc. located in Newell, WV. The Project Engineer provides technical and engineering support for the development, design and implementation of miscellaneous projects. Ergon is a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values employee learning and contribution, maintaining a small company feel.

• Develop completed project design specifications from basic conceptual ideas with limited direction.
• Organize, prepare and conduct project review and status presentations with key personnel to further develop and review project details.
• Review project details and equipment with Maintenance personnel to ensure maintenance interests are addressed.
• Prepare preliminary project estimates and cost justifications and completing Project Approval Forms (PAFs) and other documentation as necessary for management approval of projects.
• Prepare detailed project estimates and cost justifications and develop Authorizations for Expenditure (AFEs) and other documentation for management approval of projects.
• Prepare and implement project schedules for efficient completion of tasks with applicable work groups and resources.
• Monitor progress of all project phases to verify accuracy of schedule and budget estimates.
• Secure coordinating and/or supervising contract consulting, engineering, design and vendor services as needed to accomplish project goals.
• Specify and procure parts and equipment as needed and verify compatibility with service conditions and applicable design codes.
• Document all phases of project design, construction and installation to verify compliance with specifications and applicable standards.
• Initiate, participate in, and ensure the completion of the Management of Change Procedure (including Pre-Startup Safety Reviews) for Project Engineering activities.
• Provide project follow-up after installation, including equipment file development, preventive maintenance recommendations, spare parts, operating procedure development, startup assistance and lessons learned documentation.
• Assist Maintenance/Engineering in documenting maintenance shutdowns, projects and lessons learned.
• Assist in development and maintenance of Engineering and Construction specifications for refinery equipment.
• Assist in developing engineering project proposals and preparing project cost estimates for annual and quarterly budget reviews.
• Collaborate with Maintenance/Engineering staff to continually develop and improve project and maintenance engineering techniques, policies and procedures.
• Participate in all aspects of miscellaneous project and maintenance engineering as needed to support Maintenance/Engineering.

• BS degree (preferably in civil or mechanical engineering).
• Two to three years of experience in project management in a petrochemical environment is recommended.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project is recommended.

The selected candidate must be self-motivated with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) matching, Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Oil and Gas

Ergon – West Virginia, Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer. Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.