Project Engineer

Imerys•Sylacauga, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer manages capital projects that support Imerys’ engineering strategy for the division. The role provides engineering design, planning, cost and benefit analysis, cost tracking, and construction and project management. It also assists with the annual budget and project priority plan, develops project scopes and detailed studies, and ensures that design and installation meet applicable codes, regulations, and company requirements for operations, maintenance, safety, and production. The Project Engineer prepares detailed project and construction plans in alignment with Operations, EHS, and Quality, and assists Operations with asset reliability and cost reduction initiatives. The role works closely with engineering, operations, production, and process engineering teams to plan and deliver plant improvement and major maintenance projects, from estimating and scheduling through design, cost management, and commissioning. It includes developing project team members, supporting process performance testing and equipment improvements, troubleshooting equipment failures and responding to safety or environmental issues, improving equipment reliability and critical inventory practices, and developing procurement standards that support production, product quality, and on-time customer shipments. The position is based onsite in Sylacauga, Alabama, and is scheduled Monday through Friday on the day shift. The target start date is January 2026. The role is full-time and permanent, and is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a continuous processing manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Maintenance and project management experience.
Basic computer skills, including tools such as Google Sheets, Excel, Word, and SAP.
Basic computer-aided design skills, such as AutoCAD.
Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations supporting engineering principles and theories.
Ability to prepare and manage contracts with outside vendors.
Working knowledge of environmental regulations and how they relate to operations.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably in a Mechanical or Structural discipline.
Experience maintaining process equipment.

Responsibilities

Work with the Engineering Manager and Operations Managers to develop plant capital budgets.
Prepare and submit plant improvement and major maintenance projects, covering estimating, scheduling, design, cost management, and commissioning.
Supervise, train, communicate with, and develop project team members to support operational performance and project completion and plant commissioning.
Work with the Production Department and Process Engineering Group on process performance testing, cost reduction projects, equipment improvements, and methods modifications.
Troubleshoot plant equipment failures and respond to safety hazards and environmental regulation infractions to support equipment optimization, personnel safety, and compliance.
Develop equipment standards to improve reliability and inventory control of critical equipment.
Develop procurement standards to support production equipment operating hours, product quality, and on-time customer shipments.
Develop project scopes and perform detailed studies to define project requirements.
Ensure design and installation comply with applicable building codes, regulations, and company requirements for operations, maintenance, safety, and production.
Prepare detailed project and construction plans aligned with Operations, EHS, and Quality.
Assist Operations with asset reliability initiatives and cost reduction projects.