Engineer II, Project

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SUMMARY

Responsible as a member of the Project Engineering team to manage projects, coordinate engineering designs, report on project controls, procure goods and services, and coordinate construction of assigned capital projects. Assist in the development of Engineering personnel, department procedures, and overall continuous improvement activities for the site.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage capital projects from initial submission through project completion and closure.
• Collaborate across multiple departments and Engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for the scope, cost estimates, budget, milestones, and project completion.
• Develop budget estimates, obtain approvals for expenditure, request quotes for goods and services, track project expenses versus approvals, ensure project milestones are met, have project deliverables ready in time for the construction group to install successfully.
• Oversee contract engineering firms to ensure detailed mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil and structural designs in accordance with Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP), plant specifications, and ensuring that all aspects of the design will improve plant safety.
• Review and approve engineered deliverables such as the project scope, drawings, field instructions, calculations, or study recommendations, while ensuring Maintenance and Production provide design feedback for the best site solution.
• Develop work descriptions and specifications, issue requests for quotes for outside vendors. Review quotes and determine the best option for the application. Initiate procurement of goods and materials by working with the Purchasing department.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing of hardware and software systems to ensure vendor products adhere to specifications.
• Provide project deliverables to the capital construction group for contractor selection and field installation. Inspect installed work, request field changes as needed, accept final product.
• Prepare project status, construction progress and cost reports on a weekly, monthly and annual basis, as requested.
• Assist in the development of the engineering team and provide mentorship to junior engineers. Continue to learn about changes in materials, equipment, and standards.
• Provide required engineering services and technical knowledge for the application of new or different processes, equipment, and materials to existing production units to improve safety, production rates, quality, reliability, or operating costs.
• Available after hours by phone (or otherwise) for consultation and/or possible call-out for plant problems or emergencies. Perform special projects as assigned.
• Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of all personnel on site.  Whenever appropriate, promptly report safety, health or environmental incidents or issues to management so the situation can be corrected.  Attend monthly safety meetings to help prevent off-site and job accidents.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Qualifications
  • B.S. Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET accredited program.
  • Five-years of engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing facility.
• Desired Qualifications
  • Project Management Professional Certification.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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