Capital Projects Engineer for Chemical Plants

Methacrylates; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 119,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Methacrylates in Memphis seeks a Project Engineer to plan, execute, and finalize capital projects at the site. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial project management, strong communication, and familiarity with MS Project or Primavera; PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management or engineering within a chemical plant or similar industrial environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software (e.g. MS Project, Primavera).
• Proven track record of successfully managing small to medium capital projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, construction, and operations to ensure project objectives are met.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost estimations, and technical evaluations for proposed projects.
• Prepare and present project proposals, progress reports, and final project documentation to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate potential project risks and issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Manage contractors and vendors, ensuring quality work and adherence to project specifications.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by implementing best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Project

Primavera

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Methacrylates in Memphis seeks a Project Engineer to plan, execute, and finalize capital projects at the site. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial project management, strong communication, and familiarity with MS Project or Primavera; PMP is a plus.