Project Engineer

bp; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid parental leave

Excellent retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading energy company in Baton Rouge is seeking a BTR Project Engineer to execute engineering objectives for new and existing projects. The role demands expertise in process safety and operational optimization, with a strong background in manufacturing and engineering project management. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments. This position provides opportunities for personal growth within an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in manufacturing.
• Proven capability in executing engineering projects from scope development to implementation.
• Knowledge of process safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering objectives for new projects and plant improvement initiatives.
• Develop process safety resolutions to mitigate hazards and reduce operational risk.
• Support multi-functional teams to optimize manufacturing operations.

Skills

Process safety hazard analysis

Engineering project management

Manufacturing operations optimization

Risk assessment methodologies

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

The BTR Project Engineer (H-Level) is a key role accountable for delivering engineering objectives for new projects and plant improvement initiatives. The role provides process & operation optimization, continuous improvement and process safety rigor expertise for the BTR Engineering Team.

Develop process safety resolutions to mitigate hazards, reduce operational risk and implement solutions in the Infrastructure, capital, CI and MAX realm to improve and optimize the Americas PU manufacturing operations in alignment with global targets and KPI’s.

Scope, design and implement medium to large scale capital projects within the annual CAPEX Plan in accordance with BP engineering technical standards, CVP process and BP Lubricants CAPEX processes and controls standards. Provide functional expertise on development of operating standards within the engineering department and engineering leadership support to develop & appraise conceptual engineering solutions and transition concepts into detailed engineering, execution and operational delivery.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the greater Castrol Americas business and Americas GSC by participation in multi-functional teams to optimize manufacturing operations and support customer delivery.
• Maintain and report on the roadmap for the factory of the future and work with PU engineering and global engineering leadership to develop, deploy and implement solutions.
• Support assurance that BTR assets, equipment and systems operate in the most efficient and optimized manner within the specified design parameters accounting for variability in product and operating characteristics.
• Ensure that the process operates to deliver quality, safety and environmental objectives.
• Take part in process safety reviews, risk assessments and action item resolution plans to mitigate safety hazards and reduce operational risks.
• Review and endorse technical MoCs for process and digital/control system strategy, including development of inherently safer process engineering, automation controls, interlocks and operational management solutions.
• Own the front end engineering and process safety evaluations for projects. Provide technical and engineering design and support operational process development for new products and act as the lead engineering project lead for small to medium CAPEX investment initiatives for the country.
• Provide process and operational optimization, continuous improvement expertise and process safety rigor leadership during conceptualization, development and design of new projects and plant improvement initiatives.
• Provide support for the regional engineering team on translating BP/industry/regulatory standards, policies and procedures into practice for the local team.
• Provide support for Sr. Project Engineer and Engineering Manager on major CAPEX project initiatives within assigned sites, coordinating scope reviews, bid reviews and project execution and organisational change oversight on behalf of the Sr. Project Engineer as required or prescribed with the project scope and in accordance with the Project Resource Allocation Matrix (RAM).

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required (Chemical & Mechanical Preferred, Other with relevant experience).

Essential Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in manufacturing, process design, control narratives, safety and construction for the chemical, petro-chemical and/or food industries, including minimum 3 years experience in an operating manufacturing facility.
• Experience must include proven capability and awareness of execution of engineering projects and solutions from scope development to implementation.
• Knowledge and capability to identify and access relevant industry codes, standards and regulations associated with process design and process safety engineering.
• Knowledge of process safety hazard’s analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
• Demonstrate manufacturing HSSE and related experience.
• Must demonstrate awareness of engineering principles, practices and methods, environmental regulations, engineering project management methods, workplace safety, budgeting, employee supervision and personnel management.
• Experience with supporting CAPEX projects at all stages of conceptualisation, scoping, conceptual design, detail design, project execution, project commissioning and project turn-over.
• Experience in Capex procurement activities including project bid processes (engineering scope/bid packages/bid process/award/change order management/field work order management).
• Experience with leading diverse teams (operations, logistics, planning, marketing, technology) on engineering/CAPEX projects.
• Experience with HAZOP/HAZID participation for capital project development.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in an operational role at a chemical, oil & gas or other manufacturing facility.
• Understanding of the manufacturing process including economics, commercial awareness, optimization opportunity identification and proper use of technology.
• Experience with a Management of Change (MOC) Process and Permit to work (PTW) process.
• Effective communicator: Ability to present sophisticated problems to a wide range of audiences in a concise, accurate, and coherent manner and translate business impact and value proposition of a recommendation to the entire organization.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with data analysis and process decisions.
• Experience in leading/supervising engineering teams and/or contract resources.
• Lubricants proven experience preferred.
• Supply Chain experience.

Why join us

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits (https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!