Project Manager

Ashland Inc.

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP business at our Kenedy, TX location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the manufacturing function. This position will report to the Plant Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related).
• A minimum of 3 years in manufacturing project engineering.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Visio software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including project Software
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and think critically to solve complex problems.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple people, crafts, and or contractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans —including scope, goals, deliverables, resource allocation, timelines, and budgets—for assigned engineering projects.
• Submit projects for approval in the plant project management system.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure all project aspects are aligned and progressing smoothly.
• Provide engineering expertise and technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain thorough documentation of project activities, including plans, designs, drawings, reports, and updates.
• Develop, update, and maintain equipment specifications sheets.
• Create requisitions to order all necessary equipment or components for every project and ensure goods are completed on time.
• Monitor project costs, manage budgets, and report on financial status.
• Ensuring project activities comply with the applicable codes, practices, policies, specifications, industry standards, regulations, and company standards.
• Coordinate and communicate with multiple contractors working on the different plant projects.
• Supervise project construction phase, assuring contractors' compliance with all safety requirements, and perform safety contractor evaluations.
• Address technical issues and project challenges, providing solutions to keep the project on track.
• Reviewing the engineering tasks assigned and initiating the necessary corrective actions.
• Participate in Process Hazardous Analysis (PHA), Combustible Dust Assessments (CDAs), Safety External and Internal Audits, and Management of Change (MOC).

Benefits

• industry competitive salary and benefits
• pay-for-performance incentive plans
• a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued
• opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees