Project Engineer

CPS, Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Corporate Project Engineer group on multi-million dollar capital projects. The role involves planning, procurement, execution, and completion of mid-to-large projects with strict safety and cost controls.

You will lead design work, reviews, and contractor oversight to ensure on-time delivery. Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 4+ years in project management within chemical or refining

Qualifications

• B.S., Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of project management experience.
• Experience in Chemical, Specialty Chemical, Petrochemical or Refining industries.
• PSM experience preferred.
• SAP proficiency preferred.
• PMP certification/desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, procure, execute and complete mid-to-large projects.
• Supervise field installation and startups to meet safety rules and project cost targets.
• Design, document and manage project schedules, budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare engineering designs and work specifications.
• Review drawings including P&IDs and vendor submittals.
• Develop RFP packages with selection criteria.
• Ensure safe construction and enforce company safety rules.
• Oversee contractor activities and monitor progress against the plan.
• Collaborate with other engineers and technical personnel on project elements.
• Identify, evaluate and report project risk per policy.

Skills

Project management

PSM experience

SAP experience

PMP desirable

Safety compliance

Education

B.S., Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Developer, supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals has a Project Engineer position open. The Project Engineer is part of the company Corporate Project Engineer group.

This position is an addition to the group. Will assist on multi-million dollar capital projects for the facility.

Job Description

Responsible for the planning, procurement, execution and completion of mid-to-large projects. Supervises project field installation and startups to ensure established safety rules and procedures are followed, projects are completed on time and within approved project cost. Other responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and communicate an operational plan for completing projects including project schedules, budgets, and forecasts. Document plan, assemble appropriation requests, and obtain organizational project approvals.


• Prepare engineering designs and work specifications


• Review/approve drawings including flow sheets, isometrics, P&IDs, layout drawings, and vendor submittals


• Develop RFP packages with appropriate selection criteria and metrics


• Ensure safe implementation of project construction by enforcing the established safety rules and procedures


• Oversee contractor activities to insure they comply with established company standards.


• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan. Resolve operational problems and minimize delays


• Collaborate with other engineers and technical personnel; coordinate their specialized contributions to the development of the project


• Identify, evaluate, monitor, and report project risk according to company risk assessment policy


• Lead/participate in MOC process, safety reviews, pre-startup safety reviews to ensure successful project execution and close out


• Maintain project documentation, project close out and documentation turnover to operations and maintenance

Requirements

• B.S., Mechanical or Chemical Engineering


• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in project management


• Must have experience in the Chemical, Specialty Chemical, Petrochemical or Refining industry


• PSM experience preferred


• Proficiency in SAP is preferred


• Project Management Certification (PMP) is desirable