Project Engineer: Capital Projects & Safety Leader

Celanese Corporation

Newport

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

11 days ago

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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.