Our client has identified a need for a Junior Project Engineer to work under the mentorship of an experienced Project Manager for capital and expense projects of all sizes using their Project Delivery Work Process. This position also provides technical support to the Production and Maintenance Departments. The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Environmental, Health and Safety teams to develop and execute projects for the St James facility.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop and implement projects which improve the profitability, operability, reliability, safety, and environmental performance of the St. James Plant in accordance with Business Plan and Plant Specific objectives
Plan and lead the efforts of the project team through the development and execution of projects
Develop the scope of projects, evaluating options, and obtaining management approval
Obtain funding for the projects
Opens, manages and closes projects in SAP and periodically reports status to management
Reporting progress and forecasting costs on a regular basis
Prepare bid specifications, evaluate bids, and select engineering and construction contractors
Monitor / manage the design and construction of projects to ensure that they are engineered and built according to key project plans and company standards
Monitor / control the cost & timing of projects to keep expenditures and schedules within the limits authorized by management
Manage the start-up of projects and project closure activities in a safe and timely manner so that the project benefits can be fully realized
Provide turnaround support, troubleshooting and engineering analysis
Perform other duties as assigned or needed
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years' experience in a chemical processing or refinery environment
Strong commitment to personal safety
Ambitious and willing to learn
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with the exceptionally broad array of people having diverse backgrounds encountered during the life of a project
Broad generalized knowledge of chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control engineering. Broad generalized knowledge of industry design codes, standards, and practices
Broad generalized knowledge of personnel safety, process safety, and environmental principles / regulations
Project management and administrative skills necessary to plan, organize, coordinate, and control the development and execution of a project – including cost and schedule control
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Knowledge of a structured project management or project development and execution process a plus
Excellent technical and problem solving skills to identify alternatives to challenges presented and select the most appropriate solution with minimal guidance or precedence
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Internet Publishing
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