Lead Plant Project Engineer: CapEx & Safety

Imerys; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Project Manager to lead planning, engineering, and execution of plant site projects, acting as the primary authority for successful completion and management of project staff.

You will manage budgets, align installation schedules with production, and ensure compliance with MSHA and environmental standards while maintaining detailed project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• 8–10 years of related technical experience, ideally in heavy industrial, fully automated process plants.

Responsibilities

• Budget & financial control: manage annual CapEx and miscellaneous projects with ~2–3 million budget, ~20 projects/year; use SAP to track expenditures.
• Plan, organize, and integrate engineering projects from studies to installation and commissioning.
• Review designs and schedules to meet engineering principles, standards and contract requirements.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Coordinate new equipment installation with plant production to minimize disruption.
• Champion a zero lost-time safety culture, ensuring MSHA and environmental compliance.
• Maintain accurate site drawings, specifications, and project reports.

Skills

Leadership

Report writing

Presentation

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Google Workspace

Job description

Imerys in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Project Manager to lead planning, engineering, and execution of plant site projects, acting as the primary authority for successful completion and management of project staff.

You will manage budgets, align installation schedules with production, and ensure compliance with MSHA and environmental standards while maintaining detailed project documentation.