Project Engineer

Sun Chemical Corporation • Valparaiso, IN

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About The Position

The position is responsible primarily for defining up to approximately $1 M project scopes, budgets, and safely implementing approved capital projects on time and on budget. Works closely with plant department heads, contractors, project stakeholders, and corporate project engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or other related engineering or technical discipline
• 3+ years’ experience working on capital projects
• Strong communication skills across a range of disciplines not limited to tradespersons, operators, mechanics, technical staff, and leadership.
• Proficient user of MS Office products
• In depth practical knowledge of occupational and process safety requirements such as LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE, etc.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision are critical.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in in a related field and/or project management accreditation
• 3+ years’ experience working in a PSM facility
• 3+ years’ experience in heavy industry such as chemical, paper, refining, etc.
• Managed projects above $1 M

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees