Project Engineer (Capital Investment Projects)

Celanese; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese Newport Plant is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital investment projects, guiding design through commissioning while maintaining EH&S and financial controls. You will work closely with the Global Capital Team and Operations to ensure successful project outcomes and on-time handovers.

The role focuses on delivering CAPEX/OPEX investments, developing the annual and 5-year capital plans, and driving productivity improvements in a fast-paced, safety-centric environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of proven Project Engineering experience.
• Experience in capital investment projects within manufacturing.
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with SAP or CMMS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage significant capital investment projects.
• Develop and execute CAPEX and OPEX plans.
• Ensure EH&S compliance and financial controls.
• Collaborate with Global Capital Team and Operations to ensure project success.
• Oversee project planning, execution and handover from design to commissioning.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Microsoft 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.

• Ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety standards as well as internal financial controls.
• Develop and execute the annual and 5-year Capital Plan.
• Drive productivity improvement projects and manage change activities.
• Independently solve complex issues and escalation when necessary.

Who You Will Work With:

• Reliability Leads
• Maintenance Manager
• Global Capital Team
• Operations Team

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.

• 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

Required Skills and Experience:

• 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