Project Engineer

A leading global food ingredient company is seeking a Project Engineer. This person will develop and implement capital projects including the design, field construction and commissioning for a number of sites that the organization is currently investing heavily in. Excellent culture where they value safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Relocation assistance provided.

Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical or chemical
• Ideally 10 or more years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, chemicals or food ingredients is a plus
• Knowledgeable with chemical processing equipment
• Experience managing Projects in excess of $100k including FEL, cost estimating, scheduling vendor management, equipment selection, construction and start up.
• Familiarity with field construction methods and safe work practices

Key Responsibilities

• Develops the scope of work, cost estimates and schedules for capital projects and engineering studies.
• Manages detail mechanical design and writes construction bid packages
• Evaluates/selects process ( and related) equipment and outside contract services
• Reviews contractor field work, monitors safe work practices, issues work permits
• Prepares purchase requisitions, plant work orders, monthly cost /project status reports
• Provides assistance to plant personnel and outside contractors to troubleshoot problems
• Provides start-up assistance on capital projects