Mechanical Project Engineer

Domtar Products•Plymouth, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer for its Plymouth, North Carolina location. The role manages and directs the safe execution of capital, expense, major maintenance, and continuous improvement projects. Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the engineer helps define project scope and develop execution plans using FEL stage-gate principles, ensuring planning, engineering, procurement, and construction are performed safely and cost-effectively and comply with government and company standards, policies, and regulations. The engineer provides project leadership and technical support from planning and design through procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning. The position is full-time, permanent, salaried, and exempt, with a normal work week of 40–50 hours. Workdays and hours may vary, and additional daily or weekly hours may be required. Some project-dependent travel to vendors may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least 5 years of full-time experience working in an industrial mill setting as a Mechanical Engineer or Project Engineer.
Experience in construction management and/or maintenance in an industrial or process-plant environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical writing, budget preparation, and presentations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to self-supervise within management guidance and expectations.
Strong organizational skills.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read blueprints and other diagrams.
Excellent computer skills, including software such as SAP, MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, and AutoDesk Vault.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and frequently lifting or moving items over 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience on projects with an operating company or engineering firm as part of a team is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Incorporate environmental, health, and safety regulations and procedures into project management, including work involving contractors, vendors, and consultants.
Develop detailed project plans, metrics, work plans, schedules, resource plans, and status reports; identify project risks and gaps and develop mitigation plans, with emphasis on HSE planning and compliance.
Analyze process and design engineering and optimization; prepare PFDs, P&IDs, technology packages, basis-of-design documents, basic design packages, equipment specifications, capital and operating cost estimates, and SOPs.
Provide project leadership, work direction, and feedback to help ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
Communicate and report project status to executives and other stakeholders through status reports, executive briefings, cost reporting, and similar updates.
Provide cost-benefit analyses and input to business cases, including process-improvement recommendations related to quality, delivery, and cost.
Provide technical support and solve issues in an integrated cross-functional team environment.
Supervise third-party engineering and construction contractors.
Develop analytical solutions to operational and maintenance problems.
Prepare specifications for procurement of materials and equipment.
Prepare conceptual and detailed designs for process modifications and new technology.
Manage capital and major maintenance projects, including schedule and cost control, installation, and commissioning.
Complete assigned equipment inspections and surveys.