Entry-Level Project Engineer: Plant Ops & Safety

Usg; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

USG is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to gain broad manufacturing exposure and hands-on experience. You will assist in safety program execution, coordinate capital projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operations and capital expenditures.

As a supervisor-in-training at times, you will learn to manage projects, coordinate with contractors, and contribute to reliability and environmental initiatives while working under plant managers.

Qualifications

• Undergrad engineering degree required.
• Co-op/intern experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills to work with a diverse team.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Self-starter who can work independently or in a team to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and execution of the plant safety program as a safety model administrator.
• Prepare and complete capital authorities and job sheet requests.
• Work with engineers and plant personnel to support facility maintenance and major expenditures.
• Train and supervise external contractors on safety procedures and project completion.
• Advise on engineering solutions for reliability and operations.
• Lead environmental and sustainability improvement projects.
• Assist managers with planning for daily operations and facility readiness.
• Complete administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-starter

Teamwork

Problem solving

Relocation willingness

Education

Undergraduate engineering degree

Co-op/intern experience in manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

USG is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to gain broad manufacturing exposure and hands-on experience. You will assist in safety program execution, coordinate capital projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operations and capital expenditures.

As a supervisor-in-training at times, you will learn to manage projects, coordinate with contractors, and contribute to reliability and environmental initiatives while working under plant managers.