Chemical Plant Project Engineer — Lead Capital Projects

OXEA; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

Health Equity Health Fund

Disability Benefits

401(k) plan with match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

OXEA Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to drive capital projects and plant modifications in a chemical manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Plant Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Project Management teams to define scope, schedules, and execution strategies, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

The role requires 5–6 years of project/plant engineering experience, knowledge of PSM regulations, and strong communication and problem-solving

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of project engineering or plant engineering experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Knowledge of project management, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management.
• Familiarity with PSM, MOC, PHA, OSHA requirements, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, develop cost estimates, and provide detailed engineering designs for plant additions, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate engineering, design, and drafting activities performed by internal resources, consultants, and contractors.
• Manage project budgets by monitoring costs, approving expenditures, administering contracts, and evaluating and negotiating contractor and vendor proposals.
• Develop and maintain project schedules by evaluating project requirements, forecasting resource needs, and coordinating project execution activities.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and engineering expertise to plant operations and maintenance teams.
• Evaluate project feasibility, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend innovative engineering and technology solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company engineering standards, industry best practices, PSM requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Assist in maintaining and updating plant engineering standards and procedures and participate in company technical committees as required.
• Prepare technical specifications for equipment and services, evaluate vendor bids, select equipment, and support procurement activities.
• Prepare Capital Appropriation Requests and provide project cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting to management.
• Monitor construction activities in the field to verify compliance with design specifications and safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PS Module

Microsoft Office

Job description

OXEA Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to drive capital projects and plant modifications in a chemical manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Plant Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Project Management teams to define scope, schedules, and execution strategies, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

The role requires 5–6 years of project/plant engineering experience, knowledge of PSM regulations, and strong communication and problem-solving