Project Engineer

OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects and provide engineering support across design, procurement, and construction. You will coordinate with sponsors, regulators, and contractors to deliver safe, economical projects from scope through close-out.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of project engineering experience, with strong communication, cost control, and scheduling skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Five (5) or more years of related professional experience.
• Three (3) or more years of project engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with sponsors, government agencies, and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with values from $5MM to $50MM.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Willingness to work weekends and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Must be able to wear required PPE and respirator.

Responsibilities

• Maintains environment health and safety as the highest priority.
• Develops and executes capital projects delivering timely, economical, and safe completion.
• Provides design/engineering support as needed.
• Acts as liaison with engineering and operations.
• Develops and manages project scopes and technical solutions.
• Estimates and controls costs.
• Develops and controls project schedules.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Reviews drawings, flow sheets, P&IDs, and vendor submittals.
• Coordinates installation with Construction Supervision and turnover to operations.
• Manages project documentation, forecasting, and close-out.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

SAP

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 capital projects to deliver timely, economical, and safe completion.
• In-house and external design/engineering support is available, as needed.
• Acts as the liaison with engineering and operations
• Develops and manages project scopes, including technical solutions to meet business objectives
• Estimates and controls costs
• Develop and control project schedules
• Determines applicable OxyChem and regulatory policies and procedures and assures project compliance
• Provides detailed functional engineering, as needed, on assigned projects
• Defines and coordinates the work of engineering disciplines, both in-house and contract
• Reviews and approves drawings including flow sheets, isometrics, P&IDs, layout drawings, and vendor submittals
• Prepares procedures, specifications, and bid packages
• Specifies, requisitions, and expedites materials and equipment
• Coordinates installation with Construction Supervision and turn-over to operations
• Performs or oversees other activities as needed for successful project execution.
• Responsible for project management including, but not limited to, routine project updating and forecasting, project cost controlling, project schedule adherence, project change management, maintaining project documentation and the project database, and project close-out and archiving.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Five (5) or more years of related professional experience.
• Three (3) or more years of project engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with project sponsors, government agencies, and external engineering, construction, and equipment supply firms.
• Proven capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with project values ranging from $5MM to $50MM.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Strong persistence in achieving objectives despite obstacles or setbacks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and respond to callouts on a non‑routine basis.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 40 lbs., climbing ladders and stairs, and performing regular walking, bending, and stooping.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator, and respond to visual and audible alarms.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, and SAP preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of project engineering experience in a chemical or petrochemical manufacturing environment.
• Ten (10) or more years of overall industry experience.
• Field experience with the installation of chemical plant equipment is a plus.

OxyChem, a producer of commodity chemicals with facilities across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, is renowned for its commitment to safety, environmental protection, customer service and sustainability. OxyChem’s chemicals are vital to quality of life, with applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, commercial and residential development.