Project Manager - Engineer

Tronox; Hamilton (MS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Financial Security: Industry-leading 401(k) match

Perks & Extras: Onsite gym access and educational support

Job summary

Tronox is seeking someone to provide capital engineering support at the Hamilton Pigment Facility, ensuring project implementation meets timelines and budgets. Ideal candidates are collaborative with strong project management skills, holding a Bachelor's in Engineering.

Responsibilities include developing project plans, ensuring adherence to engineering standards, and managing internal labor during execution. The position offers comprehensive benefits and promotes professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of capital-project experience.
• In-depth knowledge of plant operations and processes within an industrial/chemical facility.
• Exceptional human-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans ensuring optimal plant capacity.
• Create project proposals including specifications and expenditure justifications.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Human relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related)

Job description

About the Role

This position is responsible for providing capital engineering support to successfully implement capital projects on time and on budget, assisting operations and maintenance in achieving safety, environmental, quality, and productivity goals at the Hamilton Pigment Facility.

Responsibilities

• Work with minimal supervision to develop and implement project plans that align with organizational plans, ensuring the plant runs at optimal capacity.
• Create project proposals, including specifications, expenditure justifications, performance milestones, monitoring, and corrective mechanisms to meet objectives.
• Organize and execute projects in stages (scope, schedule, cost, functionality, construction) for disciplined risk control.
• Submit projects for gate approval with all required information.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant engineering and regulatory standards.
• Participate in the design, planning, construction, supervision, and commissioning of approved plant upgrades and modifications.
• Coordinate and manage internal or contract labor during project execution.
• Complete Design Change Approvals (DCA) for capital projects.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with site safety policies.
• Consistently demonstrate Tronox’s core values.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is an engaging, collaborative, and strategic professional with exceptional project management, planning, and relationship‑building skills.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline).
• Minimum of 2 years of capital‑project experience.
• In-depth knowledge of plant operations and processes within an industrial/chemical facility.
• Exceptional human‑relations skills.
• Internal applicants must have an MX or higher rating on their most recent performance evaluation and no active corrective actions.

Physical Requirements

• No facial hair that interferes with respirator sealing surfaces (e.g., beards, goatees, or excessive sideburns).
• Prolonged periods of remaining in a stationary position, often sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing for extended periods and walking long distances between work areas.
• Occasional use of stairs and work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Why Join Tronox?

• We strive for excellence in safety and sustainability, focusing on what is critical to improve how we operate and to enhance the communities where we work and live.
• We provide challenging work and encourage innovative thinking, collaborating closely to bring our best ideas forward and add value for our customers.
• We invest in and value the success of our people, empowering them to take charge of their personal and professional development.
• We are unified globally and strengthened locally, leveraging the most culturally and geographically diverse team in the industry to connect better around the world.

Competitive Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Industry-leading 401(k) match (12% when you contribute 6%); Annual Incentive Plan based on a percentage of your base salary.
• Perks & Extras: Onsite gym access, travel and entertainment discounts, a private hunting and fishing club, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and educational support for continued learning and personal growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any classification protected by law, including but not limited to color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, marital or civil union status, familial status, partnership status, caregiver status, status as a victim of domestic violence or stalking or sex offenses, prior arrest or conviction record, veteran status, genetic information, and physical or mental disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship.