Project Engineer

OxyChem; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in Geismar, LA, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital and maintenance projects, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery. You will coordinate engineering disciplines, manage scopes and budgets, and interact with operations to deliver reliable process improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 2–10 years of project engineering experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 2–10 years of project engineering experience, or >1 year with OxyChem.
• Ability to build strong relationships with sponsors, government agencies, and outside firms.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with projects ranging from $50K to $3MM.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays/call-outs.
• Physical ability to lift 40 lbs, climb ladders, wear PPE, and respond to alarms.

Responsibilities

• Maintains protection of the environment and health and safety as the top priority.
• Develops and executes small capital projects, primarily maintenance replacements, with design/engineering support as needed.
• Acts as liaison with operations; defines scopes, schedules, and cost estimates; ensures compliance with policies.
• Manages project updates, cost control, documentation, and project close-out.
• Communicates design and technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences; trains and reviews junior staff.
• Recommends actions to improve engineering quality and explores new methods.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Access

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, OxyChem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintains protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and transport our products, as our highest priority.
• Develops and executes small capital projects to deliver timely, economical, and safe completion. Projects are primarily maintenance replacements. In-house and external design/engineering support is available as needed.
  • Acts as the liaison with operations.
  • Develops and manages project scopes and schedules.
  • Estimates and controls costs.
  • Determines applicable OxyChem and regulatory policies and procedures and assures project compliance.
  • Defines and coordinates the work of engineering disciplines, both in-house and contract.
  • Reviews and approves drawings including flow sheets, isos, layouts, etc. and vendor submittals.
  • Prepares procedures, specifications, and bid packages.
  • Specifies, requisitions, and expedites materials and equipment.
  • Coordinates construction and turn-over to operations; and
  • Performs or oversees other activities as needed for a successful project.
• Responsible for project management including, but not limited to, routine project updates and forecasts, project cost control, maintaining project documentation and the project database, and project close-out and archive.
• Communicates the design and technical issues to technical and non-technical functions through reports, memos, design documents, and presentations in a manner that is concise, factual, and effective. Trains, directs, and reviews the work of lower level technical staff.
• Recommends action to improve the quality of the engineering function and working on new engineering methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 2-10 years of project engineering experience. or more than 1 year experience with OxyChem
• Must be able to develop strong relationships with project sponsors, government agencies, outside engineering, construction and equipment supply firms.
• Must be capable of handling multiple assignments with project ranging in size from $50K to $3MM.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a nonroutine
• basis.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Professional license preferred.
• Microsoft Access, Project, and SAP a plus.