Maintenance Project Engineer (M/W) (V.I.E Contract)

Lesaffre • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Lesaffre VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise), you will be based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role supports the maintenance and engineering departments and assists the project management office with capital and repair projects. The VIE program is designed to offer a unique adventure and boost your career in an international environment.

Requirements

• Graduated in Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial engineering.
• Completed a relevant internship in a food plant.
• Good Hands-on and technical knowledges, especially in project management and engineering principles.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Engaged and resourceful: ability to take initiative & be source of proposals.
• Versatility, team spirit, and ability to support.
• Adherence to the plant values: professional, dedication, respect, pride, responsible.
• Age: 18–28 years old.
• Citizenship: EU or EEA country.
• Never completed a V.I.E before.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with capital and maintenance projects and studies.
• Prepare, develop, and review all project documents including project justifications, engineering designs, specifications, cost estimates, contractor quotes and schedules.
• Perform design work, conduct research, gather information, and conduct feasibility and economic studies of projects.
• Responsible for the administration and execution of projects: budget, contracts, POs, schedules, installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate work of contractors, ensuring adherence to all plant policies (safety, lock-out, confined space, and other life critical procedures).
• Work with a variety of internal engineering teams (Process, Automation, Drafting, Reliability, etc.) to ensure successful project execution.
• Assist the maintenance and production supervisors and superintendent as needed.
• Participate in troubleshooting plant issues, determine root cause, and generally improve the manufacturing systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level