Project Engineer

Westlake•Lake Charles, LA

10d

About The Position

The Project Engineer provides engineering design, controls procurement, and coordinates the construction of assigned expense and capital projects to meet cost, schedule, and scope requirements. The role provides problem-solving consultation, supports the development of engineering personnel and procedures, and helps ensure effective engineering support for plant facilities. It also applies new technology and materials to existing processes to improve production and maintenance efficiency. The position develops project plans and budget estimates, prepares capital project authorization requests, and contributes to capital budgets and five-year plans. It provides mechanical and instrumentation design, coordinates consultants and procurement, directs designers, prepares specifications and bid requests, and coordinates and inspects field installation and contractor work. The engineer tracks project status and costs, gathers and shares engineering information, supports personnel development, and stays current on materials, equipment, and design methods. The role also supports plant safety, regulatory and other special projects, and the application of new processes, equipment, and materials to improve production, quality, cost, and equipment reliability. The employee is available after hours by phone or otherwise for consultation or possible call-out for plant problems or emergencies.

Requirements

Satisfy pre-employment background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing, and pre-employment physical requirements.
Hold a current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
Have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent progressive engineering experience.
Have 5 years of experience performing engineering design responsibilities in a refinery, chemical, or petrochemical plant.

Responsibilities

Develop project plans and budget estimates, obtain plan approval, prepare AFEs for capital projects, and assist with capital expenditure budgets and five-year plans.
Provide detailed mechanical design in accordance with engineering and safety practices, governmental regulations, plant specifications, applicable codes, and underwriter requirements.
Design instrumentation systems and associated equipment; inquire about and select equipment.
Coordinate consulting firms when needed.
Initiate procurement of materials and coordinate with Purchasing, vendors, and stores to expedite and receive materials.
Direct designers, check drawings, and submit drawings for approval.
Prepare work descriptions and specifications, issue requests for proposal through Purchasing, and review engineering bid comparisons.
Coordinate field installation with coordinators, inspect and accept work, review contractors' construction packages, and assess contractor performance.
Prepare project status information and assist with weekly, monthly, and annual construction progress and cost reports.
Collect and distribute project engineering data and instructions, and coordinate with Maintenance and Production to obtain design feedback based on previously installed equipment and materials.
Support the development of engineering personnel, recommend technical training, and guide beginning engineers.
Consult with engineering personnel and vendors and review professional publications to stay informed about materials, equipment, and design methods.
Promote positive plant and community relations, employee safety, and ethical practices and relationships within the plant.
Perform special projects, including obtaining regulatory information, sharing industrial information, providing underwriters with testing information, and coordinating consulting services.
Provide engineering services and technical knowledge for applying new processes, equipment, and materials to improve production rates, quality, production costs, and equipment reliability.
Be available after hours by phone or otherwise for consultation or possible call-out for plant problems or emergencies.
Perform duties in a way that protects personal and on-site personnel safety, promptly report relevant safety, health, or environmental incidents or issues, and attend monthly safety meetings.