Project Engineer - Engineering (New Orleans)

Usg; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

USG is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to gain broad manufacturing exposure and hands-on experience. You will assist in safety program execution, coordinate capital projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operations and capital expenditures.

As a supervisor-in-training at times, you will learn to manage projects, coordinate with contractors, and contribute to reliability and environmental initiatives while working under plant managers.

Qualifications

• Undergrad engineering degree required.
• Co-op/intern experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills to work with a diverse team.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Self-starter who can work independently or in a team to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and execution of the plant safety program as a safety model administrator.
• Prepare and complete capital authorities and job sheet requests.
• Work with engineers and plant personnel to support facility maintenance and major expenditures.
• Train and supervise external contractors on safety procedures and project completion.
• Advise on engineering solutions for reliability and operations.
• Lead environmental and sustainability improvement projects.
• Assist managers with planning for daily operations and facility readiness.
• Complete administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Self-starter

Teamwork

Problem solving

Relocation willingness

Education

Undergraduate engineering degree

Co-op/intern experience in manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

USG’s Project Engineer position is an entry-level assignment. It is a ‘hands-on' training assignment with immediate responsibility, including "troubleshooting" plant engineering or production problems, researching and utilizing opportunities to enhance operations, and implementing capital expenditures programs for new or modernized facilities and equipment. Additionally, project engineers sometimes serve as supervisors, which provides firsthand experience in managing employees. This position is designed to provide the incumbent with broad manufacturing exposure for positions of greater responsibility. Project engineers report to plant production or engineering managers.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Assists in the monitoring and execution of the plant safety program including being a safety model program administrator and involved with plant safety team.
• Prepares and follows to completion all assigned capital authorities and job sheet requests.
• Works with existing project engineers and other plant personnel to administer plant policies and support plant facility maintenance and operating departments in planning and implementing major routine, non-routine, and infrastructure expenditures.
• Trains external contractors on plant safety procedures and supervises external contractors on completion of work.
• Utilizes technical training to advise and design various engineering solutions as required by reliability and operating departments.
• Facilitates environmental and sustainability requirements and improvement projects.
• Assists department managers with various facility preparation and planning efforts to support daily operations.
• Completes administrative tasks as needed for the position.

Qualifications

Education

• Undergraduate degree in engineering required

Years of Experience

• Co-op/intern experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Required Skills

• Strong leadership, communication (verbal and written), and decision-making skills to work with a diverse team
• Must have a high level of organizational skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
• Must be a self-starter, detailed-oriented, and can work both independently and within a team to meet deadlines
• Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Must have abilities to operate within a planned budget and manage costs within established goals
• Must be willing to relocate for advancement opportunities with the company

Rate of Pay

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

Benefits

• USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families.
• These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage.
• The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest.
• These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
• Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan.
• Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few.
• USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.
• USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Company

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EOE including disability/veteran