Facilities & Capital Projects Engineer

Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role combines hands-on troubleshooting with strategic engineering planning, emphasizes safety and continuous improvement, and requires 5–7 years of project engineering experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of Project Engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong project management experience from concept through execution.
• Knowledge of plant utilities and support systems (boilers, HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, electrical distribution).
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with OSHA requirements, MOC processes, and building codes.
• Strong root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX and OPEX projects from concept through completion.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and payback analyses.
• Lead Management of Change (MOC) activities and prepare 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.
• Lead operation and reliability of plant utilities and facility systems.
• Track daily system performance and develop maintenance and reliability strategies.
• Modernize plant-wide utility infrastructure and replace obsolete equipment.
• Support reliability of critical systems including boilers, HVAC, compressed air, water treatment, and electrical distribution.
• Identify opportunities to improve infrastructure performance and sustainability.
• 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 NFPA-compliant labeling; support arc flash compliance.
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Foster zero-harm safety culture; ensure compliance with safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage annual inspections and testing of facility systems.
• Assist with OSHA requirements, building codes, and MOC processes.
• Collaborate with Maintenance & Engineering; mentor staff.
• Coordinate plant shutdowns and risk mitigation planning.
• Ensure shutdown activities are safe and effective.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and external resources.
• Drive results with cross-functional teams; communicate with stakeholders.
• Join a global advanced materials organization focused on innovation and operational excellence.

Skills

Project engineering

Project management

Communication

Root cause analysis

Blueprint reading

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Civil/Plastics Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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

The role combines hands-on troubleshooting with strategic engineering planning, emphasizes safety and continuous improvement, and requires 5–7 years of project engineering experience in manufacturing.