Project Manager

Emery Oleochemicals LLC•Cincinnati, OH

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing capital and facility improvement projects within a chemical manufacturing environment. This position manages projects from initial concept and scope development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The Project Engineer partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, EHS, Process Safety, contractors, and other internal stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with applicable engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or another related engineering discipline required.
3-7 years of engineering and/or capital project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
Experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, specialty chemical, refining, pharmaceutical, food processing, or other process manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing capital projects from scope development through commissioning and closeout.
Experience working with contractors, engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, and vendors.
Experience coordinating projects within an operating manufacturing facility.
Familiarity with PSM-regulated chemical manufacturing environments preferred.
Capital project management and project cost control
Chemical/process manufacturing operations
Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Process equipment and piping systems
Pumps, tanks, vessels, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment
Electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation systems
Mechanical and equipment installation
Construction management and contractor coordination
Equipment specifications and technical bid evaluations
Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and environmental compliance requirements
Applicable OSHA, NFPA, ASME, API, NEC, and other engineering codes and standards
Microsoft Office and project management software
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective written and verbal communication
Contractor and vendor management
Financial and budget management
Cross-functional collaboration
Decision-making and accountability
Attention to detail
Safety and compliance mindset
Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) certification or progress toward licensure preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or formal project management training preferred.
AutoCAD or similar engineering drawing software preferred
SAP or other ERP/maintenance systems preferred

Responsibilities

Manage capital and facility improvement projects from concept through final implementation and closeout.
Develop project scopes, technical specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and capital expenditure justifications.
Coordinate engineering design activities involving mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, controls, civil, and structural disciplines.
Work with Operations and Maintenance teams to identify equipment, reliability, infrastructure, and process improvement needs.
Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, purchase requisitions, contractor costs, and project expenditures.
Develop bid packages, evaluate proposals, and assist with contractor and vendor selection.
Coordinate contractors, engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, and other external resources.
Review engineering drawings, equipment specifications, P&IDs, layouts, vendor documentation, and other technical deliverables.
Ensure project designs comply with company engineering standards, applicable codes, environmental requirements, and safety standards.
Participate in Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and other Process Safety Management activities as applicable.
Support OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements for covered processes.
Coordinate construction activities while minimizing disruption to ongoing manufacturing operations.
Develop project execution plans that account for plant shutdowns, equipment outages, production schedules, and operational constraints.
Monitor project schedules, milestones, risks, budgets, and contractor performance.
Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
Provide regular project status updates to Engineering, Operations, and site leadership.
Coordinate equipment installation, startup, commissioning, testing, and turnover to Operations and Maintenance.
Ensure appropriate operating procedures, maintenance documentation, drawings, equipment records, and training materials are completed before project turnover.
Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure drawings and technical records are updated following project completion.
Support troubleshooting and resolution of engineering and equipment issues during project implementation and startup.
Identify opportunities to improve plant safety, reliability, efficiency, productivity, environmental performance, and operating costs.
Perform other duties and engineering assignments as required.
Project scope and technical requirements
Capital budgets, forecasting, and expenditures
Project schedules and milestones
Engineering deliverables
Contractor and vendor performance
Construction coordination
Safety and regulatory compliance
Change management
Commissioning and startup
Project documentation and closeout