Project Engineer

Sun Chemical Corporation•Valparaiso, IN

20d

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for defining project scopes and budgets for projects up to approximately $1 million and safely implementing approved capital projects on time and within budget. The role works closely with plant department heads, contractors, project stakeholders, and the corporate project engineering team. It also provides project management and contractor oversight support to maintenance and offsite corporate project managers, serves as a technical resource for other departments, and assists with troubleshooting manufacturing and technical problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or another related engineering or technical discipline.
At least 3 years of experience working on capital projects.
Strong communication skills across disciplines, including tradespersons, operators, mechanics, technical staff, and leadership.
Proficiency with MS Office products.
In-depth practical knowledge of occupational and process safety requirements, such as LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, and PPE.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field and/or project management accreditation.
At least 3 years of experience working in a PSM facility.
At least 3 years of experience in heavy industry, such as chemical, paper, or refining.
Experience managing projects above $1 million.

Responsibilities

Define and clearly articulate project scopes that meet or exceed corporate, site, and regulatory requirements.
Obtain quotes from approved contractors and vendors.
Submit Capital Authorization Requests.
Initiate and track the Management of Change process, ensuring stakeholders complete their actions on schedule.
Implement projects from start to finish, ensuring work is performed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality requirements.
Monitor contractors and work with them to correct deficiencies in safety compliance, schedule adherence, quality control, or approved-status compliance.
Actively manage and track spending and provide periodic status updates to the plant leadership team.
Ensure plant drawings, procedures, and other critical records and documentation are updated to reflect project-related additions or changes.
Provide project management and contractor oversight support to maintenance and offsite corporate project managers.
Serve as a technical resource for other departments.
Assist with troubleshooting technical and manufacturing problems, conducting root cause investigations, and implementing solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.