Project Engineer

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc • Flowood, MS

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About The Position

The Project Engineer will manage capital and maintenance projects for Ergon's Corporate Engineering department. Projects typically range in size from $50,000-$5,000,000. The person will work closely with Facility Management and Business Unit Operations personnel to initiate and guide the scoping, estimating, and execution planning for capital projects.

Requirements

• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service
• Champions customers needs. Responds proactively to customer requests.
• Time Management
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Collaborative management style
• Motivated, self-disciplined, and shows initiative to problem solving
• Required education: Bachelor's degree, Mechanical or Civil engineering is preferred.
• Experience: 2 years of project engineering, project management, and/or general industrial experience is preferred
• Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the oil refinery industry is preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as project engineer for planned and unplanned responsibilities consisting of scope development, detailed design, budget development, contractor selection, and project execution oversight.
• Develop scope of work documents, cost estimates, and schedules for multiple capital projects simultaneously.
• Develop strong working relationships with co-workers, facility managers, consultants, contractors, etc.
• Provide project leadership to achieve the highest levels of safety, cost control, quality, engineering, procurement, construction, and team dynamics.
• Prepare and/or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, etc.
• Design, specify, and/or select mechanical systems, equipment, and instrumentation related to process and/or storage applications.
• Develop Authorization for Expenditure (AFEs) to request funding approval from management.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws related to projects.
• Manage contractor selection process and oversee construction activities
• Participate in PSSR, commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop design standards, department tools/procedures, training material, etc.
• Oversee project close-out and documentation turnover.
• Develop and track project KPIs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level