Project Engineer

Verbio North America•South Bend, IN

43d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer will lead and coordinate plant projects including feasibility, scope, development, and execution in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner. The role will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve plant reliability by addressing failure areas with projects and equipment upgrades, assist in optimizing planned turnarounds, and play a key part in envisioning, strategizing, and developing a plan to support the future of the site. This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, required
Plant level experience in one of the following industries required--Ethanol, Chemical, Refining Industry (involving distillation) or Agricultural processing
5+ years of project management experience in an industrial setting
Chemical unit operations
High technical proficiency including MS Office, and CAD
General understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, blueprints, electrical schematics, PLC’s, and chemicals
Ability to follow oral and written instructions including operating manuals, procedures, and policies
Strong organizational competencies and an attention to detail
Manage priorities under pressure

Nice To Haves

MBA or Graduate Engineering Degree, preferred

Responsibilities

Develop project execution plans and communicate the project plan to cross-functional teams.
Lead and coordinate the development of projects including the profitable, reliable and on-time launch of projects.
Develop project documentation and financial requests based on cost estimates, schedules, and ROI proposals for approval.
Build technical bid packages for use in estimating project costs and execute projects within budget.
Manage project costs to the approved budgeted amount and manage changes through the formal change order process.
Develop project controls, prepare, and review equipment specifications, manage procurement needs and start up plans for projects.
Ability to lead and resolve technical discussions and presentations including design reviews and technical meetings with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Develop strong working relationships along the manufacturing and engineering continuum and other key functional units.
Facilitate root-cause analysis and provide engineering support to trouble shoot and identify solutions to resolve technical problems.
Knowledge of project management guidelines and their applications.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a bonus.
Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Company paid short & long-term disability coverage as well as AD&D.
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time with additional leave plans
11 paid holidays
5 sick/personal days
Paid vacation time
Company contribution of 3% safe harbor and 2 % profit sharing in accordance with the contribution and vesting schedule
Advancement and bonus opportunities
Career Development: on-the-job training and skills development.