Project Engineer

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Job description

SUMMARY

• Engineer is expected to be able to develop a project from an idea to a scope definition that includes a PFD, a P&ID, a written description of the project, and a cost estimate for the project. With time the engineer will initialize projects, become the technical resource for operations and maintenance and be able to commission and train. The Project Engineer is expected to be customer-focused and is expected to display discipline, attention-to-detail, and, teamwork in all aspects of the work. The focus of this position is to produce measurable results in a) Environmental/Health/Safety, b) Quality and Food Safety and c) Financial performance (cost and asset management) through the effective and efficient implementation of projects and improvements to existing equipment.

Salary: $70,000.00-$110,000.00

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Management: The major area of accountability will be oversight and management of engineering projects from concept to completion. The engineer shall be responsible for ensuring the projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Design and Development: This is the area where the project engineer working with other department teammates such as the process engineer, the reliability engineer, the maintenance manager or lead as well as specialty products, environmental and packaging engineers etc to assist in the design and development of engineering solutions to improve operations and reliability focusing on efficiency and safety. This may often be non-capital modifications but the project engineer input is essential for consistency and functionality. The person may be the lead or a participating team member.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including operations, maintenance, and safety to coordinate project activities. Demonstrate a customer-focused approach with discipline, attention-to-detail and teamwork.
• Technical Support: The project engineer should be an active participant in providing technical support to the operations and maintenance teams. The results should be improved root cause analysis and proper resolution to engineering issues that arise during the daily operations of the refinery.
• Compliance and Standards: The project engineer must ensure all project activities comply with relevant regulations and standards, including environmental, health, and safety guidelines. This does not mean project engineer is the resident expert in these areas but rather solicits the necessary information from the internal and external sources.
• Budget Management: On assigned projects the project engineer needs to prepare budget estimates for projects, monitor spending, and control costs. The estimates shall be supported by proper scope definition which include a project scope, a PFD and/or P&ID's depending on the complexity of the project.
• Documentation: Prepare project documentation, including schematics, operations manuals, and safety guidelines. Ensure all documentation is kept up-to-date.
• Vendor Management: The project engineer must have regular contact with vendors on delivery, quality and compliance to Savannah's requirements and with on-site contractors the engineer must ensure they meet contractual obligations and maintain high standards of workmanship. When the work is outside the engineer's expertise he must solicit the support to ensure these tasks occur properly.
• Innovation and Improvement: The engineer must continuously seek to improve processes through technological innovation and efficiency initiatives. The engineer is a necessary part of the design team involving process changes from physical changes to procedural changes.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Background: Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, preferable in chemical or mechanical or highly developed with experience and specialty training. Experience over an engineering degree and some experience requires the person to have a minimum of 10 years' experience with at least half of it in sugar factory operations.
• Experience: Prior experience in project management and engineering within a manufacturing, industrial, or refinery environment is highly advantageous.
• Technical Skills: The engineer shall have at least a basic level of proficiency in using engineering software and tools including Auto Cad, project management software, equipment sizing programs that includes pumps and piping as well. Steam utilization and proper design considerations is critical to long term improvements in the factory performance. Knowledge of the sugar refining process or similar industrial operations would be beneficial but expected to be developed integrally.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively handle project management challenges.
• Communication Skills ; This is one of the most critical qualifications.The engineer shall have excellent verbal and written communication skills essential for interacting with various stakeholders and preparing effective reports.
• Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership skills to manage teams and projects effectively. Good interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and other departments.

Company SHE Primary Responsibilities

• Understand and observe all Safety, Health & Environmental rules, and procedures.
• Report or correct any unsafe act or condition.
• Report any chemical/fuel spill to supervision.
• Report any pain or discomfort to supervision.

Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Management experience in developing other people with "hands on" involvement in plant locations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk and listen. Use of hands to grasp, handle, pinch, pick-up and type. Reach with hands and arms. Ability to climb and balance. Close, distance, color and peripheral vision with depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to travel if needed.

Working Conditions

• The refineries require the wearing of personal protective equipment including, flame retardant uniforms, ANSI approved safety shoes with static dissipation, safety glasses, hard hats, and hearing protection in most areas.

Employee Supervision

• No direct supervisory responsibility

Decision Making/Accountability

• Position results have direct impact on operations of entire company. Requires independent judgment with little or no supervision. Requires creative and original thinking to develop solutions to unusual or major problems where decisions greatly affect major management considerations.

This description supersedes and previous or undated descriptions for this position. Management has the right to add or change the duties for this position at any time.

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