Facilities and Project Engineer (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

mitsubishichemicalgroup; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Scranton, PA is seeking a Facilities and Project Engineer to lead capital and facility projects, improve plant infrastructure, and ensure reliable utility systems.

The role balances hands-on troubleshooting with strategic planning, emphasizing safety, maintenance, and continuous improvement. You will manage scopes, estimates, and CERs, oversee MOC activities, and mentor maintenance and engineering staff while coordinating with contractors and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years of project engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Ability to lead projects from concept through execution and completion.
• Strong knowledge of plant utility systems and electrical distribution.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements and MOC processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX/OPEX capital and facility projects from concept to completion.
• Develop scopes, cost estimates, and payback analyses.
• Oversee management of change (MOC) and CERs; manage contractors and vendors.
• Provide technical leadership for electrical systems up to 12 kV and safety oversight.
• Support plant shutdowns and coordinate with internal teams and service providers.
• Drive reliability improvements for boilers, HVAC, water treatment, and distribution.

Skills

Project management

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprints & schematics

Maintenance planning

Communication skills

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/related engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Company:

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description:

Are you an experienced engineer who enjoys managing capital projects, improving plant infrastructure, and solving complex facility challenges? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking a Facilities and Project Engineer to join our Engineering team in Scranton, PA.In this role, you will lead critical plant infrastructure and capital projects , ensure the reliability of essential utility systems, and help modernize the facility for long-term performance. You'll balance hands-on technical troubleshooting with strategic engineering planning while maintaining a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.If you're a project engineer who enjoys taking ownership from concept through execution and wants to make a visible impact within a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Lead Capital & Facility Projects

• Manage CAPEX and OPEX projects from concept through completion
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and payback analyses
• Lead Management of Change (MOC) activities and prepare Capital Expenditure Requests (CERs)
• Select and manage contractors and vendors throughout project execution
• Provide project safety oversight and manage invoice approvals
• Balance multiple projects, timelines, priorities, and business needs to ensure successful execution

Drive Plant Infrastructure & Reliability

• Lead the operation and continuous improvement of plant utilities and facility systems
• Track daily system performance and develop effective maintenance and reliability strategies
• Modernize plantwide utility infrastructure by replacing obsolete equipment and improving system performance
• Support the reliability and efficiency of critical systems including boilers, HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, and electrical distribution
• Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure performance, continuity, and long-term sustainability

Provide Electrical & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for electrical systems up to 12kV
• Support new electrical service installations and transformer integration
• Maintain accurate facility electrical documentation, including single-line diagrams
• Ensure appropriate NFPA-compliant electrical labeling throughout the facility
• Support arc flash compliance and electrical system improvements
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and other technical documentation

Champion Safety & Compliance

• Foster and reinforce a zero-harm safety culture for employees and contractors
• Ensure projects and facility activities comply with company safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements
• Manage required annual inspections and testing of facility systems
• Support compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable building codes, and MOC processes
• Incorporate safety and risk mitigation into project planning and execution

Partner with Maintenance & Engineering

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Maintenance Technicians and engineering staff
• Support troubleshooting, system design, and project execution
• Build relationships with external contractors and specialized service providers to supplement internal capabilities
• Collaborate across functions to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions
• Influence teams and drive results without relying solely on direct authority

Support Plant Shutdowns

• Support the planning and execution of scheduled plant shutdowns
• Coordinate activities across internal teams, contractors, and service providers
• Conduct field walkthroughs and support risk mitigation planning
• Help ensure shutdown activities are completed safely and effectively

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Plastics Engineering, or a related engineering field
• 5 to 7 years of Project Engineering experience , preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated project management experience leading initiatives from concept through execution and completion
• Strong knowledge of plant utility and support systems, including boilers, HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, and electrical distribution
• Solid mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints and electrical schematics
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment and how systems interact within a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements, MOC processes, and applicable building codes
• Strong root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel