Industrial Project Engineer – Capital Equipment

James Hardie Corporation; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus eligible

Paid time off

401(k) with 6% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESP)

Parental leave and wellness programs

Job summary

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical leadership, design oversight and direction on capital projects including new construction and upgrades to equipment.

The role functions as a project manager and, when needed, leads a group of project engineers on larger projects. A strong manufacturing background is required to design, procure, install and commission equipment; up to 50% travel across the US with potential international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in a project or design engineering role focused on mechanical equipment or equipment systems.
• Experience in Industrial Manufacturing Environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFPs to engineering consultants, equipment vendors, contractors and / or EPCs
• Internally develop/review/approve piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Develop / manage to the scope, schedule, and budget
• Conduct engineering reviews with consultants, vendors, and contractors
• Effectively conduct PHA’s, HAZOP’s and JSA’s for all processes and equipment
• Ensure Management of Change is adhered to on all capital projects
• Support Front End Loading (FEL) process for new Capital Expenditures
• Verify the fulfillment of CER requirements
• Coordinate the creation and dissemination of major equipment specifications developed by SMEs to procurement
• Engage procurement to define and manage vendor deliverables
• Review and approve vendor invoices for payment
• Ensure that all equipment, valves, and instrumentation are procured based on specification and schedule.
• Coordinate communication with key stakeholders throughout the project life-cycle
• Define and coordinate commissioning and start-up activities
• Identify and assist in coordinating solutions to operational problems after start-up
• Provide monthly progress reports and financial updates on assigned projects
• Participate in planning and coordination meetings for project progression and reporting
• Understands applicable construction codes for the plant location, with assistance from engineering support staff
• Works with engineering/drafting to resolve field engineering design issues and constructability concerns
• There will be up to 50% domestic travel and the possibility of occasional international travel. Having a passport will be helpful in case of international travel.

Skills

Project management

Process design

Budget development

Team leadership

Scheduling

Education

B.S. in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to provide technical leadership, design oversight and direction on capital projects including new construction and upgrades to equipment.

The role functions as a project manager and, when needed, leads a group of project engineers on larger projects. A strong manufacturing background is required to design, procure, install and commission equipment; up to 50% travel across the US with potential international travel.