Project Engineer l

Job Description:

Introduction

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team or Function Overview

We are looking for a Project Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining excellence in developing, executing, and controlling assigned projects to achieve plant goals. Through expert application of engineering principles, the candidate will conduct analyses and investigations relating to construction of new facilities and improvements to existing equipment for optimization productive capability of the plant. The Project Engineer should offer sound recommendations with consideration to factors such as cost, maintainability, reliability, safety, and performance. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, highly adaptive, and capable of managing multiple engineering assignments.

Essential Duties

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Proactively identify engineering opportunities and apply technical expertise to develop actionable solutions.

• Partner with production and maintenance teams to address operational or maintenance problems. Conduct engineering analyses and follow through with project recommendations.

• Develop project scopes of work, create and assemble drawings, initiate purchase requisitions, manage contractor progress, and ensure successful project startup and completion.

• Take ownership of the assigned project from conception to completion with little supervision, applying all areas of engineering expertise to obtain a successful outcome.

• Develop detailed justifications for capital expenditures and communicate them both verbally and in writing at multiple levels within the organization.

• Work with Purchasing in the procurement of project materials and purchase order issuance to contractors.

• Coordinate between GAF and contractor representatives to complete projects on time and within budget.
   

Under This Roof, We Require

• A BS in Engineering is required, preferable in Electrical or Mechanical, with 0-3 years of demonstrated related experience in a manufacturing environment.

• A graduate with engineering co-op experience in a manufacturing environment would also meet the requirements for this position.
   

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
   

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental and vision for you and your family.

• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.

• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
   

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).