Major responsibilities for the Project Engineer include but are not limited to the following:
- Ensure the technical integrity of the project, including compliance with the project scope, job specification, accepted good engineering design, and meeting client requirements. (15%)
- Manages assigned plant capital project activity. (15%)
- Provide plant with authoritative source of knowledge and leadership for capital projects. (10%)
- Ensures projects are constructed according to specifications, budget, and schedule. (10%)
- Coordinates activities of all project team members and groups. (10%)
- Prepares bid packages and cost estimates for projects. (10%)
- Reviews and approves designs and specifications. (10%)
- Develops and maintains the 1 and 5 year capital portfolio (10%)
Other Duties as Assigned: (10%)
- Manages engineering contractors as projects require.
- For project related equipment, ensures that all engineering documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Update equipment records and maintain accurate SAP Bill of Materials.
- Maintain equipment records and update drawings as necessary.
- HSEQ responsibilities include but are not restricted to the following:
- Ensure capital projects are designed and installed in compliance with all applicable Codes and Standards.
- Perform Management of Change (MOC) for capital projects.
- Compliance to Clear Lake Plant Leadership Expectations
Context and environment
- This position is located at the Clear Lake site with less than 5% travel
- Supports the site HES policy and complies with all regulatory and internal requirements
- Participates in HES activities provided by site management and company. (e.g., Behavioral Base Safety, SafeStart, etc.)
- Supports and promotes the reporting of all health, safety, environmental, near-miss, accident or injury incidents.
- Understands and Supports the Clear Lake Facility Acrylic Monomers HSE2Q Commitment
Required Education/Qualifications /Work experience
- B.S. degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of project engineering/project management experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of unit operations and familiarity with all major engineering disciplines.
- Developed skills in technical writing, oral communication, cost estimation, preparation of drawings, project planning, supervision of personnel, and computers (spreadsheets, word processing, CAD).
- Familiar with a stage gate project process to manage capital project activities.
- Experience in managing contractor relationships.
- Ability to influence without formal authority.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SAP
Demonstrated Competencies
- Good organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
- Works efficiently and effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Demonstrated leadership, learning and development skills.
- Initiative and self-starter.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as well as strong facilitation, influencing and negotiating capabilities.
- Ability to effectively interface with manufacturing, engineering, and other functions including contractors.
- Ability to solve problems and present accurate solutions
