Carex is partnering with a chemical manufacturing industry partner to find a skilled Project Engineer. This role involves managing the design and execution of both large- and small-scale capital projects. The Project Engineer will be responsible for developing capital appropriation requests (CARs) and providing comprehensive support documentation to outline project costs, schedules, safety measures, risks, and resource requirements. Working closely with R&D, Safety HSE, and Process Design teams, as well as external resources, this role focuses on the successful scale-up and commercialization of development initiatives. Occasional travel to production facilities, both domestic and international, will be required.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage Capital Projects: Complete capital projects on time, within budget, and according to established safety and performance metrics.
- Collaboration and Communication: Utilize internal and external resources to create cost-effective, innovative solutions and communicate effectively with stakeholders to meet customer needs.
- Documentation and Design: Prepare essential project documentation, including CARs, equipment layouts, PFDs, and P&IDs, to ensure comprehensive scope and safety for all end-users.
- Execution Strategies: Develop strategies detailing scope, contracting approaches, technical needs, and milestones, and work with corporate sourcing to facilitate contractor selection and bid processes.
- Project Tracking and Reporting: Track project spending, maintain tracking sheets, and communicate status updates, change management, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Closeout Activities: Complete project closeout processes at project completion.
- Process Design Collaboration: Work with process design teams on scale-up efforts and next-generation technology development.
- Customer Specifications: Define user and functional specification requirements, including maintenance and spare part requirements.
- Safety Improvements: Identify and implement safety upgrades for new and existing equipment.
- Capital Planning: Participate actively in capital planning and update meetings.
- International Travel: Support capital expansion projects through international travel as needed.
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience: Minimum of 3+ years in capital project management and execution within a manufacturing environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and Microsoft Project. General knowledge of chemical and/or electrical engineering is advantageous.
- Project Management Skills: Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects concurrently, along with an ability to adapt in dynamic environments.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong written, oral, and presentation abilities, with a focus on collaborative teamwork with internal teams and contractors.
- Manufacturing Acumen: Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and procedures; experience in chemical or pharmaceutical processing facilities is a plus.
- Continuous Improvement Orientation: Demonstrated Kaizen-focused approach with a commitment to safety, cost, and performance improvement.
- RC-14001 Knowledge: Familiarity with Responsible Care Management System (RC-14001) requirements and commitment to health, safety, environmental, and sustainability goals
Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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