Plant Project Engineer

Job Title: Engineering Specialist / Project Engineer

Location:  420 Dowdy Dr Gonzales Louisiana 70737- on-site 5 days per week, some travel may be required 

Duration: 2 year contract

We are looking for a Project Engineer to lead assigned capital projects and manage engineering, design, and construction resources within a manufacturing plant environment.  

What You’ll Do

• Lead assigned capital projects (standalone projects and projects within plant outages) and manage all engineering, design, and construction resources

• Develop estimates, funding documents, schedules, and ongoing forecasts for plant-executed projects within SAP

• Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews and ORIs, and ensure timely completion of recommendations

• Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all project designs

• Provide field supervision and support during project execution

• Manage project safety, ensuring compliance with all safety standards and goals

• Maintain projects within budget and schedule constraints

• Ensure all projects meet the operability needs of the customer

• Conduct Safety Kickoff Meetings with contractors and operations teams before project execution

• Confirm contractors are aware of and follow all client Safety Standards

• Clearly communicate safety goals: 0 Recordables, 0 First Aids

• Complete short-term contractor BSP forms daily during project execution

• Complete JSA reviews and fill out JSA Review forms daily during project execution

• 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

What You’ll Need

Required:

• Strong organizational and planning skills

• Strong leadership abilities

• Experience in manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects

• Technical degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

• Ability to obtain a TWIC card, Security Passport, and pass refinery background checks (TWIC card must be current and valid for project completion)

Preferred:

• Familiarity with quality standards as outlined by client

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

• Must be able to communicate with customers and team members over the phone and in person

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the site to attend meetings or oversee projects

• Willingness to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines

• Travel required as much as 15-25% depending on the project