Lead Project Engineer

The Specialty Materials group is looking for a Lead Project Engineer. Located in the Metropolis, IL/ Paducah, KY area, this position reports to the Refrigerant & Applied Solutions (RAS) Capital Engineering Leader.

KEY RESPONSINILITIES:

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the execution of capital investments through their entire life cycles in areas assigned, including: scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation
• Ensure the safe execution of all projects managed or in assigned areas, while working with appropriate HSE personnel ensuring all government agency requirements are satisfied
• Integrate plant personnel into the capital project management process to ensure results that meet the needs of the project stakeholders
• Work closely with the business development analysts and site controllers to provide project evaluation and economic analysis on the capital investments for such managed projects.  Manage the overall effort leading to an approved Appropriation Request (AR) 
• Provide support for the Business Strategic Planning, Annual Operating Plan and Six Sigma Initiatives to develop appropriate capital plans/budgets
• Monitor and control projects to meet the stated AR objectives and commitments
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling, Cost Control, and Earned Value Management)
• Maintain accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and management of capital expenditures on a continuous basis
• Interface with key site and company personnel to make maximum use of available resources.  Such functions will include, but are not limited to, site engineering resources, purchasing, operations, systems, and business engineering, as well as equipment vendors, and contracting firms 
• Participate in Site Leadership Team meetings as the representative for Capital Project Engineering as needed
• Ensure necessary site eMOC, MST items and PSSR requirements are processed on projects assigned and as required
• Oversee appropriate maintenance and records of all drawings, specifications, programs, and other documentation for such managed projects, manage proper turnover to plant resources during closure
• Advocate for strong safety awareness program with consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings
• Mentor less experienced Project Managers and Engineers
• Oversee project teams of Solstice or Contract employees
• Deliver projects on time, in accordance with the scopes of the projects and within targeted costs
• Use SAP, EcoSys, and project management tools to cost-estimate, plan and execute projects
• Use and obtain approvals for Change Orders to reflect changes to the project plans
• Identify all internal/external resources for successful project execution, and ensure the necessary resources are assigned to the project appropriately by their respective managers
• Coordinate all project activities between internal process design team, design houses, and contractors
• Ensure customer satisfaction requirements and final process design package standards are met
• Regularly report project progress to managers and project stakeholders. Identify any problems with cost over-runs or schedule delays
• Maintain effective communication among internal process design team and contractors during the term of the projects
• Prepare bid packages and requests for quotes for materials, equipment, and services
• Prepare SOW packages for design activities/engineering, construction, equipment bidding, startup activities etc.

Key Success Factors:

• Achieve World Class safety performance on all assigned capital project
• Timely and effectively communicate within all levels of the organization
• Demonstrate the ability to form and lead teams in the resolution of problems and the application of sustained solutions
• Demonstrate excellent people and project management skills
• Customer Focus - Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers

MUST HAVE:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience of increasingly related responsibilities in capital project management and execution processes

US PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

WE VALUE:

• BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred
• Manufacturing experience in chemical plants preferred
• Strong working knowledge of plant operations, maintenance and processes preferred
• Experience in the management of financial budgets, projects, troubleshooting, team building, and overall leadership
• Experience working with contract engineering firms
• Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity / continuous improvement projects
• Prior experience with SAP is preferred 
• Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

The annual base salary range for this position is $135,984-$169,725.   Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. This position is incentive plan eligible. 

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.