Plant Project Engineer

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. As a Plant Project Engineer in the Large Power Systems Division at Caterpillar, located in Lafayette, IN, you will have an opportunity to provide the technical expertise, leadership and guidance to ensure the economical design, construction, installation and maintenance of assigned service systems, facilities and equipment, and other large-scope projects associated with Plant Engineering responsibilities.

Requirements

ABET accredited Engineering or Engineering Technology degree and 3 years of experience as a Facility Engineer/Plant Engineering Supervisor
CAD proficiency
Working knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives
Extensive knowledge of safety measures for physical facilities; ability to maintain, care for and develop commercial and physical facilities.
Working knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
Extensive understanding of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Working knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
Creo or other 3D Modeling Software and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software
Experience troubleshooting and modifying service systems such as electrical power components for sub-stations, lighting systems, heat treat equipment, machine tool electrical equipment, material handling systems, filtration systems, paint systems, utilities for water, gas, steam, air, heating, ventilation, etc.
Understanding of shop operations and maintenance procedures as well as previous experience in a particular discipline.
Familiar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background.
Able to build strong relationships with various stakeholders.
Ability to communicate and have basic knowledge of functions performed by the skilled-trades personnel.

Responsibilities

Managing Construction projects for Machine Tool Installations
Familiarity with reinforced Concrete design
Maintaining standards and specifications, recommending changes to resolve design and construction problems, and writing periodic reports on the progress of the project.
Providing leadership to other facilities engineers and directing efforts of contract engineering firms.
Providing design information, reviewing and approving proposals and serving as the primary company contact.
Estimating costs for equipment, materials and installation as a basis for determining the feasibility of alternatives and return on investment.
Approving drawings, specifying equipment and writing purchase requisitions.
Supervising work of outside contractors.
Acting as a troubleshooter and investigating and determining causes for failure, lack of efficiency and need for repairing or improving systems or equipment.
Resolving problems in designing the most economical, efficient systems, deciding what or which equipment should be purchased, making recommendations and keeping up-to-date on technical advances in the design field.
Design of lifting devices
Technical support for engine handling systems, cranes, structures and manufacturing equipment.
Creating technical specifications and functions requirements for facilities related projects.