Project Leader / Process Engineer

INVISTA; Maitland; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Project Leader / Process Engineer to oversee capital projects and drive teams to implement strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and have extensive experience in project management and process engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience with capital projects between $250k to $5MM.
• Three or more years of project experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of capital projects, ensuring delivery within budget and time constraints.
• Lead multi-faceted project teams and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Engage in risk management practices and apply engineering expertise to mitigate potential issues.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Process Engineering

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

INVISTA has an immediate need for Project Leader / Process Engineer. This role is based at our site in Maitland, Ontario.

We are seeking an astute and dynamic individual to fortify our multi-disciplinary engineering team. The ideal candidate will be the driving force behind our capital projects, meticulously overseeing their economic feasibility, ensuring alignment with our corporate vision, and spearheading the journey from conceptualization to commercial production. You will be the nucleus of project teams, orchestrating the collaboration of diverse professionals and stakeholders to realize strategic objectives.

What You Will Do

• Strategically manage a portfolio of capital projects, ranging from $250k to $5MM, ensuring they are delivered within budget and time constraints.
• Lead and inspire multi-faceted project teams, including engineering, technical resources, operations, construction personnel, and vendors to achieve seamless integration and execution of project elements.
• Mastermind the development of detailed project economics, establishing clear Business and Project objectives, and maintaining transparent communication regarding project progression with internal stakeholders.
• Uphold INVISTA's commitment to safety and environmental stewardship by integrating Management of Change protocols and Hazard Analysis methodologies into project design and execution.
• Utilize your deep-seated Process Engineering expertise to identify and capitalize on opportunities for value creation and innovation within the manufacturing process.
• Coordinate and guide cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of complex work scopes, particularly for tasks with higher associated hazards.
• Engage in rigorous risk management practices, bringing your process engineering acumen to the forefront in mitigating potential issues.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Three or more years’ manufacturing or project experience within an industrial setting

What Will Put You Ahead

• Capital Project leadership experience
• Applied experience using Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and its practical applications
• Supervisory or construction leadership / oversight experiences

How to Apply

If you have the above qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We thank all applicants in advance, but please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located at the bottom of the kochcareers.com webpage.