Senior Project Engineer - Laurel Plant

POSITION TITLE  

Senior Project Engineer - Laurel Plant 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

We are looking for a senior project engineer who can independently implement large, complex capital projects, mentor junior engineers on smaller, less complex projects, and assist plant operations with engineering issues. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead the implementation of large, multidisciplinary capital projects from conception through design, construction, and startup. Lead teams of associates and 3rd parties for larger projects. Utilize the Milliken FEL process during the early design and estimation phases to enable the best use of resources and properly informed business decisions related to the project.
• Demonstrate mastery of skills necessary for capital project management implementation, including scope development, PFD and P&ID development, cost estimation, equipment specification and procurement, procurement of funding, coordination of contractors, cost tracking and control, and coordination of startup.
• Demonstrate comprehensive project management skills:
  • Plan and manage resources to keep projects on schedule. Act with an appropriate sense of urgency and implement contingencies to adapt to upsets in the plan.
  • Avoid decisions that would benefit one component at a cost to the program.
  • Communicate well with all team members and stakeholders.
  • Manage risk methodically by identifying potential risks to the schedule, cost, and scope. Develop mitigation plans to reduce the likelihood of the risk or the severity of the consequences.
  • Manage scope, including any errors and omissions discovered during implementation, to ensure the project meets the key deliverables.
• Demonstrate technical expertise during the design and engineering of projects:
  • Identifying key factors that influence the viability of the project, breaking down large problems into smaller, manageable elements, and clarifying information needed to solve the problems.
  • Demonstrate creativity in the development of solutions to engineering problems to improve functionality, reduce cost, reduce implementation time, and reduce risk.
  • For portions of the design that are outsourced, manage the outside resources to achieve cost-effective, competent designs that will achieve the project goals.
• Apply understanding of legal requirements and industry practices related to the job.
• Utilize engineering resources (vendors, equipment manufacturers, and peers) to assist in the timely and cost-effective solution of problems.
• Serve as the engineering resource for designated equipment systems in the plant.
• Demonstrate understanding of quality relative to the implementation of projects, e.g., quality, low maintenance, long-life components, and simplicity in operation.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Understand, adhere to, model, and coach others in all plant safety policies and compliance regulations relevant to the position.
  • Actively participate in the safety process and encourage the participation of others through completing safety audits, participating in safety projects, identifying site hazards, contributing to safety improvements, and being an attending member of a safety team.
  • Complete annual safety training as required.
  • Ensure the appropriate compliance and active participation in the safety program of those contractors in your scope of control.
  • Work to ensure and improve the safety and regulatory compliance of chemical processes and equipment systems, including participation in Management of Change evaluations, Process Hazard Analysis, and Process Review Committee evaluations. 

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED 

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering discipline with sufficient experience.
  • At least 10 years of related experience in Project Engineering within industrial manufacturing.
  • If other than a chemical engineering degree, the candidate must show training or sufficient experience with organic chemistry, chemical/petroleum unit operations, and design of equipment for chemical reactions and distillations.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the management of capital projects.
• Demonstrated mastery of reading and understanding P&ID’s, PFDs, and loop sheets.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience in process engineering, production engineering, and leadership roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED 

• Experience with process control, instrumentation, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Previous manufacturing experience (intern, co-op, or full-time).
• Working knowledge of process simulation software (ASPEN, Chem CAD, etc.), AutoCAD, and other relevant specialty software.
• Experience with silicon and siloxane chemistry.
• Experience working on a site that falls under the requirements of OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements