Project Engineer Assistant

Kraft Heinz•Columbia, MO
•Onsite

About The Position

Work together with Project Engineer, Engineering on AOP “Accounting Operational Plan” Capital projects, and LRP “Long Range Plan” projects. Develop scope of work, and project details to include Employee Safety, Food Quality, Financials and ROI models. Collaborating with Factory package owners (Replacement, Quality, Regulatory/Safety and Continuous Improvement) to develop projects and master plan. Ensure proper training of in-house technicians and operations personnel for each new system installed as a capital project. Provide assistance and expertise to engineering concerning the design and installation of new systems. Work with the Project Engineer to provide proper communication and interface between the factory installations, vendors, and factory IS systems as applicable, utilizing software, servers, modems, etc. Responsible for communicating to the Maintenance Manager and Planners spare parts list for new project set-up as well as capturing storeroom items that need to be removed following project execution. Responsible for communicating to the Maintenance Manager and Planners suggested preventive maintenance for equipment being installed by a capital project. Responsible for keeping costs at a minimum for efficient operation, proper care and economical use of materials, efficient distribution of workforce. Learn and follow KHMS process for engineering (Capital AOP Plan Development, Project Execution and Lessons Learned, Project plan and gain approval). Coordinate with plant ammonia team (PSM coordinator) on all mechanical integrity and related ammonia projects to ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Participate and advance in the Pay For Knowledge Program. As necessary, other duties and/or projects may be assigned.

Requirements

  • Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Project scheduling software (Microsoft Project)
  • Auto-CAD for drawing updates
  • Communication to coordinate with plant personnel and contractors to ensure project completion
  • Detail oriented – Project Management documentation including generation of meeting, RAILs, follow-up emails, etc.
  • Critical thinking – develop efficient/cost effective solutions for project development and implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scope of work, and project details to include Employee Safety, Food Quality, Financials and ROI models.
  • Collaborate with Factory package owners to develop projects and master plan.
  • Ensure proper training of in-house technicians and operations personnel for each new system installed as a capital project.
  • Provide assistance and expertise to engineering concerning the design and installation of new systems.
  • Provide proper communication and interface between the factory installations, vendors, and factory IS systems.
  • Communicate spare parts list for new project set-up and capture storeroom items to be removed.
  • Communicate suggested preventive maintenance for equipment being installed by a capital project.
  • Keep costs at a minimum for efficient operation, proper care and economical use of materials, efficient distribution of workforce.
  • Learn and follow KHMS process for engineering.
  • Coordinate with plant ammonia team on all mechanical integrity and related ammonia projects to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Participate and advance in the Pay For Knowledge Program.

Benefits

  • Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
  • Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
  • Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
  • Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
  • 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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