Project Engineer #26-24393

Us Tech Solutions; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions seeks an experienced Project Resource and Outage Support professional to lead capital projects, coordinating engineering, design and construction teams. You will develop budgets, schedules and forecasts for plant projects and ensure safety and compliance across all phases.

Ideal candidates bring a technical engineering degree and a track record in manufacturing operations, with strong leadership and planning abilities and willingness to undertake background checks.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with leadership experience.
• Experience in manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects.
• Willingness to obtain TWIC, security passport and pass refinery background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned capital projects, overseeing engineering, design and construction resources.
• Develop estimates, funding documents, schedules, and forecasts for plant projects in SAP.
• Ensure process hazard reviews and ORIs are completed and implemented promptly.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Safety orientation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Duration: 24 Months

Job Description

The Project Resource and Outage Support (PROS) Group is a diverse group that supports Industrial Gases (IG) North America capital projects, strategic planning, turnaround planning, and turnaround execution. This allows our team to provide specialized services and additional capacity for infrequent events to operational assets. 2 Year project

Essential functions:

• Lead assigned capital projects (standalone projects and projects within plant outages) and manage all engineering, design, and construction resources
• Develop estimates, funding documents, schedule, and ongoing forecasts for plant executed projects within SAP
• Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews and ORI’s and that all recommendations are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all project designs
• Provide field supervision / support during projects execution
• Manage Project Safety
• Maintain projects on budget and schedule
• Ensure all projects meet the operability needs of the customer
• Basic understanding of operating plant environment.
• Understands quality standards as outlined by client

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects experience
• Role model within Project Engineering function:
• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements
• Organizational credibility - able to influence business area, engineering and manufacturing managers in decision making process
• 0-20 years' experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines
• Technical degree (chemical engineering, mechanical or electrical engineering REQUIRED
• Obtain TWIC, Security passport and pass refinery background checks-TWIC card has to be current and valid for completion of project.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Conduct Safety Kickoff Meeting with contractors and operations team prior to start of project execution
• Confirm contractor is aware of and follows all AP Safety Standards
• Clearly communicate safety goals - 0 Recordables, 0 First Aids
• Complete short-term contractor BSP forms daily during execution of project
• Complete JSA reviews and fill out JSA Review form daily during execution of project
• Participate in the Safe Work Permit issuance process with the operations team
• Lead daily morning safety / toolbox meetings with all crafts
• Report all incidents immediately
• Ensure all contractors on site for project execution have submitted an Emergency Action Plan prior to mobilization
• Participate in Safety Sampling and Critical Safety Audits during outages
• Attend and contribute to monthly Safety Meetings

Performance Standard:

• Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines. Travel may be required as much as 15-25% depending on project.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Works professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related persons.
• Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.
• Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
• Ability to work within and promote a teamwork philosophy.
• Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate and perform efficiently and reliably all categories of this document.

Required Abilities and Conduct:

• Able to achieve various State mandated certifications (TWIC, OSHA, etc.) and other requirements as may be deemed necessary.
• Pass Criminal background investigation. Individuals will be subject to pre-employment, reasonable cause periodic, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Prioritize “Zero is achievable” safety policy in words and actions to protect self, others and the environment.
• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior in interacting with co-workers, supervisors and management.
• Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal information pertaining to company, its staff, management and participating onsite affiliates.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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