Project Engineer

OxyChem•Ludington, MI

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About The Position

The Project Engineer collaborates with line and staff functions at OxyChem’s Ludington Site and performs project engineering work with minimal supervision and a high level of expertise. The role manages the design, procurement, and installation of assigned capital projects, coordinating engineering resources and site personnel to support effective project implementation. It also contributes to budgeting, cost control, product feasibility, technical and quality issue resolution, training, and continuous improvement. The position is eligible for the Alternative Work Schedule.

Requirements

Graduate Engineer.
5–10 years of process engineering, project engineering, project management, and operations experience.
Ability to perform engineering work with minimal supervision and a high level of expertise.
Engineering competence within the applicable engineering discipline.
Ability to work collaboratively in a self-directed workforce environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the design, procurement, and installation of assigned Ludington Site capital projects.
Direct engineers and designer/drafters working on assigned projects and engage subject matter experts from other engineering disciplines.
Coordinate with Operations, Process Engineering, Finance, Environmental, Purchasing, Maintenance, and other site personnel to implement projects efficiently and economically.
Minimize capital costs through design choices and equipment and materials selection.
Ensure designs comply with OxyChem, OSHA, EPA, and other governmental requirements, applying sound engineering principles and effective technology.
Prepare or approve specifications, standards, engineering drawings, purchase requisitions, and purchase recommendations.
Plan and develop project schedules and assist with planning and scheduling the department’s overall workload.
Prepare accurate cost estimates and spending projections and provide cost control for assigned projects.
Participate in department, site, and business-wide activities and assist with preparation of the annual Ludington Site budget.
Lead the site cost control team.
Develop training modules for engineering and operations.
Assess the feasibility of new products.
Assist Technical Service & Development personnel with customer issues and operations with quality issues.
Approve and authorize capital and expense expenditures within assigned limits of authority.
Prepare AFEs for assigned capital projects.
Coordinate information flow among engineers, designers/drafters, Ludington Site staff, and support personnel.
Represent the department and company in engineering-related dealings with government agencies, engineering firms, suppliers, businesses, and other individuals.
Provide liaison support to the Ludington Site on land and right-of-way matters.
Maintain and develop professional skills for project management and design, demonstrate engineering competence, and support continuous improvement of plant operations.
Support and participate in teams and work effectively in a self-directed workforce environment.
Support plant and corporate HES&S programs, objectives, and expectations, and remain accountable for HES&S performance on managed projects.
Follow the Ludington Guiding Principles and support the Food Safety and Quality Programs, adhering to FDA requirements.
Perform other related duties to meet organizational needs.
Promote a respectful, supportive workplace and contribute to work-site reliability and product quality.