Project Engineer - Mechanical

Methanex • Geismar, LA

84d

About The Position

The Project Engineer facilitates the development of a small portfolio of capital and OPEX projects for the Geismar site. During the development of projects, they will perform engineering tasks including engineering analysis of drawings, system and functional requirements, hazard analysis and vendor performance specifications. This will involve collaborating with multiple partners from all levels of the organization to determine data and requirements for technical solutions. A key aspect of these activities includes a focus on improving life-cycle costs by evaluating emerging technologies and technical solutions and ensuring quality, integrity, safety and regulatory compliance of projects in accordance with industry code and Methanex standards and procedures. For capital projects this includes the initial 3 stages of a capital project (Visualization, Conceptualization and Basic Engineering), as well as monitoring the successful completion of the detailed engineering, utilizing the Manufacturing Capital Management Process (MCMP). Once detailed engineering is complete and capital funding is granted, the Project Engineer will provide support to the execution lead and follow through with formal project closeout activities. OPEX project development will be more tactical in nature than capital projects and may include analysis of design issues related to pipe and equipment stresses, rotating equipment troubleshooting or to provide solutions for problems presenting operational, safety or maintenance challenges through the utilization of a Management of Change (MOC) process. The Project Engineer provides Q/A support to peer Project Engineers on other assigned capital and OPEX projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution required; Mechanical and Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Eligible for membership with the Louisiana Professional Engineering & Land Surveying Board (LAPELS); ability to be registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) if required.
• A minimum of 5 years engineering experience preferred. Previous experience with Project Management is required.
• Proficiency with the PMI standards for Project Management and familiarity with stage gate processes for project management.
• Understanding of mechanical/piping engineering and design in a petrochemical environment.
• Knowledge of the petrochemical industry.
• Knowledge of standards and procedures and industry best practice.
• Project management fundamentals.
• Familiarity with industry codes and regulations.
• Safety culture in design and construction.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• AutoCAD competency - considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the MCMP procedure to progress a project from initiation to completion.
• Manages Technical small to mid-sized capital projects from Stages 1 to 3 as per MCMP.
• Supports the execution leads on projects progressing from Stage 4 to close-out as per MCMP.
• Provides Q/A support to other project leads and their portfolios.
• Leads the selection of alternative studies during Stage 2 as per MCMP.
• Manages contract engineering services related conceptual studies and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED).
• Leads the request for funding (AFE) on capital projects assigned as per MCMP.
• Utilizes appropriate codes and standards, calculations and specifications.
• Ensures all mechanical/piping and related tactical issues such as small modifications, troubleshooting and OPEX projects that arise at the Geismar facility are evaluated from the technical/mechanical engineering perspective.
• Ensures all mechanical/piping project functions are integrated effectively across all relevant work groups.
• Develops scopes of work for mechanical/piping OPEX modifications, following the global Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Effectively collaborates with the Maintenance Department on the troubleshooting, assessment, evaluation, inspection and recommended solutions related to static, rotative equipment and mechanical related issues in general.
• Contributes to the design approval process on assigned OPEX projects and small modifications to ensure input is obtained from the appropriate disciplines and changes are made to the design as required.
• Helps to ensure the systems to maintain and store mechanical/piping drawings by the drawing office are in compliance with the Methanex USA procedures and standards.
• Supports plant Operations, Maintenance and other stakeholders with mechanical engineering services requests related to safety and reliability vulnerabilities in the plant.
• Prepares a high-level Schedule during Stage 1 of an assigned project.
• Prepares an Order of Magnitude cost estimate during Stage 1 of an assigned project.
• Supports Schedulers, Cost Estimators or similar roles within the Maintenance execution organization on the preparation of classified cost estimates and detailed schedules.
• Monitors the performance of contractor companies to meet with project priorities and minimize schedule delays/cost increases.
• Supports SMT requests related to project engineering issues.
• Collaborates with Project Cost Accountant to track project cost against AFE budget, developing and communicating requirement for addendums as needed.
• Actively promotes compliance with Methanex policies, procedures and applicable standards with engineering, construction and construction support contractors.
• Collaborates with the Technical team in developing and actioning the annual department plan; ensures individual activities align with Geismar business plan and Corporate Strategy.
• Ensures individual compliance with all Methanex HR policies and procedures, including performance optimization.
• Ensures compliance with local regulation requirements regarding pressure equipment, safety and environmental.
• Contributes to the organizational vision of Global Methanol Leadership and as a team member demonstrates the core values of integrity, trust, respect and professionalism.
• Undertakes all aspects of the role through living the Methanex values.
• Remains current with all safety and procedural training related to the role.
• Actively participates in the site's behavioral based safety program, Everyone Owns Safety (EOS), by completing safety observations monthly.
• Conducts all business in a manner which supports the Responsible Care ethic.
• Revises priorities on an on-going basis in response to project needs.
• Leads or participates in project hazard and HAZOP reviews.
• Networks with other Methanex sites to the mutual benefit of all sites.
• Responsible for ensuring awareness of all controlled documents relating to this position as per Document Awareness Report from Document Management Database.
• Contributes to the 'operational excellence' for Methanex USA as an effective member of the Technical Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees