Capital Project Engineer

Revere Copper Products, Inc.•City of Rome, NY

22h•$98,500 - $125,000

About The Position

The Capital Project Engineer is a member of the Engineering Team and directs, coordinates, and functionally leads the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within an assigned area. The role plans engineering programs, organizes project staff, and assigns personnel to project phases such as technical studies, product design, specifications and technical plans, and product testing. It recommends improvements while considering equipment downtime, repair and replacement costs, and the weight, size, and availability of materials and equipment. The engineer evaluates cost advantages of alternatives and develops action plans to meet internal and external customer requirements for reliable processes and equipment. The position develops and executes capital projects and plant infrastructure upgrades, coordinating technical development, project schedules, budgets, vendors, contractors, and internal maintenance teams. Projects may include reverse engineering, machine upgrades, and new equipment installations. The role also develops reliability metrics, prepares project reports, and promotes continuous process improvement and employee learning. Multiple projects may be managed simultaneously, and domestic and international travel may be required.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant industrial experience in an asset-intensive manufacturing environment involving heavy industrial equipment, robotics, and automation.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong computer, organizational, and project scheduling skills.
Ability to work with internal maintenance teams and outside contractors.
Experience managing and executing projects from start to finish.
Experience executing projects valued at upwards of $10 million.
Four-year degree in Engineering or Project Management.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Nice To Haves

CAPM or PMP certification.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement improvement strategies, practices, and projects that support operational goals and objectives.
Develop and execute capital projects, including research, design, vendor selection, quotation evaluation, job planning, and scheduling.
Plan plant infrastructure upgrades and repairs, maintain schedules, and develop project budget estimates.
Coordinate technical development, scheduling, and resolution of engineering process problems.
Develop and track reliability metrics to identify improvement opportunities, evaluate trends, and ensure business objectives are met.
Prepare interim and completion project reports.
Promote a culture of continuous process improvement and employee learning and development.
Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to create alignment within the department and organization.
Manage projects that may include reverse engineering, machine upgrades, and new equipment installations.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Travel domestically and internationally when needed.