Project Engineer Assistant

Kraft Heinz • Columbia, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working closely with the Project Engineer and Engineering team on both Accounting Operational Plan (AOP) Capital projects and Long Range Plan (LRP) projects. The position requires developing scopes of work and project details, considering employee safety, food quality, and financial aspects including ROI models. Collaboration with factory package owners is essential for developing projects and master plans. The role also includes ensuring proper training for technicians and operations personnel on new systems, providing assistance to engineering on design and installation, and managing communication between factory installations, vendors, and factory IS systems. Responsibilities extend to communicating spare parts lists and preventive maintenance suggestions to the Maintenance Manager and Planners, minimizing costs, and adhering to the KHMS process for engineering. Coordination with the plant ammonia team for mechanical integrity and ammonia projects to ensure OSHA compliance is also a key function. Participation in the Pay For Knowledge Program is expected, along with other assigned duties.

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

• 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.

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.
• Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed