Sr. Project Engineer

AdvanSix•Bucks, AL

13d•$80,000 - $114,000

About The Position

The Sr. Project Engineer performs project engineering work throughout the lifecycle of capital projects, including conceptual and detailed design, construction, commissioning/start-up, and project closure. The position supports project scoping, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, with work performed in both field and office environments. The role manages capital investments from prioritization and scope development through risk assessment, budgeting, engineering and design, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and closeout documentation. It works with plant personnel and site and company functions to meet plant needs, develops project evaluations and economic analyses with the site Finance Manager, and leads efforts to obtain approved Appropriation Requests. The engineer may manage several investments at the home site simultaneously and may also manage projects at remote locations. Some travel is required (10%). The expected salary range is $80,000 to $114,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least 5 years of engineering experience in petrochemical industries or similar industrial plant experience.
Working knowledge of industrial work practices related to Health, Safety, and Environmental impacts.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and computer literacy.
Ability to analyze field data in operating facilities.
Action-oriented and self-starting approach.
Innovative approach and ability to think outside the box.
Understanding of engineering and project management principles.
Strong working knowledge of chemical plant operations and processes.
Track record of successfully managing investments of this magnitude.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in engineering, construction, or construction management.
Previous experience in operations.
Experience managing financial budgets and projects, troubleshooting, team building, and providing overall leadership.
Experience using SAP, MS Project, and other Microsoft Office products.
Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) is desired.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe execution of projects in managed or assigned areas, coordinating with Health/Safety/Environmental personnel to satisfy government agency requirements such as permits and notifications.
Manage capital investments through their full lifecycles, including prioritization, scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation.
Integrate plant personnel into project work to ensure results meet plant customer needs.
Develop familiarity with capital project management processes.
Work with the site Finance Manager on project evaluations and economic analyses, and lead efforts to secure approved Appropriation Requests (ARs).
Manage multiple capital investments and/or larger investments at the home site, with potential responsibility for projects at remote locations.
Prepare bid packages and requests for quotes for materials, equipment, and services.
Prepare and issue work packages to construction.
Monitor and control projects against AR objectives and metrics, applying project controls such as estimating, scheduling, and cost control, along with discipline engineering and construction management knowledge.
Forecast and manage capital expenditures monthly.
Coordinate with site and company personnel, including engineering, purchasing, operations, systems, and business engineering, as well as equipment vendors and contracting firms, to use resources effectively.
Handle Management of Change items in assigned areas and pre-Startup Safety Review requirements for assigned projects.
Oversee maintenance and records of project drawings, specifications, programs, and other documentation.
Support Business Strategic Planning, the Annual Operating Plan, and Six Sigma Initiatives to develop appropriate capital plans and budgets.
Promote strong safety awareness and consistent implementation of policies and procedures; participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings.