Project Engineer

Celanese Corporation; Newport; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese Corporation in Newport seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital investment projects at the Specialty Elastomers Plant, from design through handover. You will ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence while coordinating with the Global Capital Team and site operations.

Role requires 5+ years in project engineering, strong communication, and experience with SAP/CMMS and AutoCAD. You will work closely with CI Leader, Reliability Leads and Maintenance Manager in a fast-paced chemical

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of proven Project Engineering experience and capital investment projects.
• Proven project management experience, preferably within the manufacturing sector.
• Engineering related degree / qualification or similar level of experience.
• Proficient with basic computer software (Microsoft Office) and working knowledge of SAP or other CMMS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to read (and edit) P&ID, General Arrangement and detail CAD drawings; AutoCAD experience preferable.
• Attained or working towards safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate).
• Awareness and general knowledge of control systems and instrumentation.
• Proven track record of contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing capital investment projects at the Newport Specialty Elastomers Plant, including project design and approval requests; project planning, execution and financial control (forecasting and reporting).
• Lead implementation of new or modified processes and plant equipment from design development to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure all projects comply with Environmental Health and Safety requirements and within cost and time goals.
• Collaborate with Global Capital Team to manage spend and maintain site Asset Register (Capital vs Expense).
• Develop and execute the annual and 5-year Capital Plan, coordinating outages with Operations Team.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision and escalate more complex problems.
• Work daily with Continuous Improvement Leader, Reliability Leads and Maintenance Manager.
• Scoping productivity improvement projects including management of change activities.

Skills

Project management

Capital investment

HSE compliance

Communication

SAP/CMMS

AutoCAD

Contractor management

P&ID reading

Leadership

Risk assessment

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP / CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Join Celanese as a Project Engineer at our Newport Specialty Elastomers Plant in a pivotal role that will shape the future of our operations. This opportunity allows you to lead and manage capital investment projects, ensuring they meet the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety while staying within budget and time constraints. As a Project Engineer, you will be at the forefront of implementing new or modified processes and plant equipment, from initial design development to construction, commissioning and handover. You will gain invaluable experience in project management, including design, planning, execution, and control of CAPEX and OPEX investments. Your role will involve close collaboration with the Continuous Improvement Leader, Reliability Leads, and Maintenance Manager, as well as liaising with the Global Capital Team and Operations Team to ensure seamless project execution and plant operations. What You Will Achieve: Lead and manage significant capital investment projects.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact, develop your professional skills, and advance your career within a leading global chemical and specialty materials company. Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation, safety, and excellence.,

Who You Will Work With:

• Continuous Improvement Leader
• Reliability Leads
• Maintenance Manager
• Global Capital Team
• Operations Team

• Creating and managing capital investment projects at the Newport Specialty Elastomers Plant. Responsible for all project management activities related to CAPEX and OPEX investments, including project design and approval requests; project planning, execution and financial control (forecasting and reporting).
• Plays a pivotal role in leading the implementation of new or modified processes and plant equipment, from initial design development and evaluation to construction, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure all projects comply with Environmental Health and Safety requirements and within cost and time goals.
• Work closely with the Global Capital Team to ensure the correct level of spend and control (Capital Vs Expense) as well as update and maintain the Newport site Asset Register.
• Develop and execute the annual and 5 year Capital Plan, liaising with the Operations Team to agree any plant outages required to carry out Project work.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Work closely on a daily basis with the Continuous Improvement Leader, Reliability Leads and Maintenance Manager.
• Scoping of productivity improvement projects including management of change activities

Key attributes of the Project Engineer:

• Commitment to high standards in safety and quality of work, as well as accuracy for financial forecasting and spend reporting.
• Driven, motivated & committed to ownership and completing tasks.
• The ability to communicate well verbally and via IT-based systems.
• Able to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment while making decisions focused on safety, quality, reliability & performance of the business.
• A flexible attitude to the job and the ability to demonstrate leadership capabilities, Minimum of 5 years of proven Project Engineering experience and capital investment projects.
• Proven project management experience, preferably within the manufacturing sector.
• Engineering related degree / qualification or similar level of experience.
• Proficient with basic computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office) and working knowledge of SAP or other Computerised Maintenance Management Systems. (CMMS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organisation, influencing others without authority and delivering on time and to expectations.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills, with attention to detail. Demonstrated experience problem solving and troubleshooting on a variety of systems.
• Ability to handle a breadth of work items across several areas and differing timescales.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and assist the business unit in prioritising work items.
• Experience using safe systems of work (i.e. Permit to Work, Risk Assessments, Management of Change).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Ability to read (and edit) P&ID, General Arrangement and detail CAD drawings. (AutoCAD software experience preferable)
• Commitment to safety and a proactive attitude toward maintaining a secure work environment. Attained or working towards HSE based professional qualification, e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate
• Awareness and general knowledge of control systems and instrumentation
• Proven track record of contractor management

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2025 net sales of $9.5 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese ist ein weltweit führendes Chemieunternehmen, das Spezialmaterialien herstellt, die in den meisten wichtigen Industriezweigen und Verbraucheranwendungen zum Einsatz kommen. Unsere Geschäftsbereiche nutzen unsere chemische, technologische und kaufmännische Expertise, um Mehrwert für unsere Kunden, Mitarbeiter und Aktionäre zu schaffen. Wir fördern Nachhaltigkeit, indem wir die von uns hergestellten Materialien verantwortungsbewusst verwalten und unser Portfolio an nachhaltigen Produkten ausbauen, um den Anforderungen unserer Kunden und der Gesellschaft gerecht zu werden. Wir sind bestrebt, einen positiven Beitrag in unseren Gemeinden zu leisten und Inklusion in unseren Teams zu fördern. Die Celanese Corporation ist ein Fortune-500-Unternehmen, das weltweit mehr als 11.000 Mitarbeiter beschäftigt und im Jahr 2025 einen Nettoumsatz von 9,5 Milliarden US-Dollar erzielte.