Plant Project Engineer

Specialized Career Search; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Career Search in Festus, Missouri, is looking for a Project Engineer with expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering in the cement industry. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

The position involves managing projects, supporting plant operations, and ensuring equipment reliability. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required, along with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to travel to other USA facilities.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in mechanical/electrical project engineering.
• Familiarity with equipment in the cement or heavy industry.
• Working knowledge of maintenance processes and reliability principles.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration of projects in Oracle Project Accounting.
• Control and report project schedule and cost to management.
• Support plant operations by implementing critical improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical project engineering

Electrical project engineering

Strong interpersonal skills

Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD

Skilled in Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration of projects in Oracle Project Accounting and related
• Development of project cost and schedule.
• Administration of all aspects of project execution including, but not limited to: design, specification, contracts, purchasing, installation, and commissioning.
• Control and report project schedule and cost to management.
• Maintain technical documentation (i.e., organize drawings and results).
• Support plant operations by implementing critical improvement projects and coordinating with all departments within the plant.
• Be an active actor of the Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) process.
• Provide technical support to maintenance activities, contributing to equipment reliability and availability.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance teams, demonstrating strong knowledge of maintenance practices and plant equipment.
• Participate in weekend on-call rotation to support maintenance needs and ensure operational continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• At least five (5) years of experience in mechanical/electrical project engineering in the cement or related industry.
• Familiarity with operational aspects and equipment utilized in the cement industry (or heavy industry)
• Working knowledge of maintenance processes, reliability principles, and plant equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and inquisitive by nature.
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Project.
• Skilled in RCFA.
• Requires availability to travel, primarily to other USA facilities.