Job Description:
Project EngineerRubicon is seeking a Project Engineer supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in Geismar, LA. This position will report to the Project Engineering Team Lead.
Job Scope
The Project Engineer will help develop minimal technical scopes and prepare TIC estimates for identified projects in the Geismar capital portfolio. The role includes working with engineering firms and internal design and estimating capabilities, as well as submitting expenditure proposals to secure funding. Projects are generally between $100,000 and $2 million.
In summary, as the Project Engineer, you will:
- Help develop technical scopes and prepare TIC estimates for identified projects in the Geismar capital portfolio.
- Manage multiple projects in various stages of engineering and construction.
- Provide project status updates to the Project Manager, Project Engineering Team Lead, or Capital Program Manager on a predetermined basis.
- Interact with Process, Production, Maintenance, and Safety personnel to facilitate project design.
- Work with the inside design group to develop capital projects.
- Work with outside engineering and construction firms for capital project work.
- Work with and through the Purchasing Department to procure materials required for installation on capital projects.
- Work within the project engineering group and interact with other departments to implement the continuous improvement process.
- Use technical skills to develop solutions for assigned projects within designated time frames.
- Evaluate cost estimates to ensure all aspects of the scope have been included.
- Present concerns regarding project risk to the appropriate project leadership.
- Ensure the safe and successful technical and financial completion of capital projects.
- Complete projects within sanctioned funding levels and established project schedules.
- Procure high-quality, safe, and functional plant equipment using existing Project Engineering Procedures and Specifications, Rubicon General Specifications, and applicable national codes and standards.
Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus.
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Rubicon in the United States.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of chemical plant/refinery experience as a process, project, or maintenance engineer.
Skills and knowledge
- Understanding of basic plant processes and the materials and chemicals used in these processes.
- Working knowledge of piping design, equipment layout, electrical basics, instrumentation basics, pump selection, materials of construction, and civil/structural basics.
- Skills to practice continuous improvement in assignments.
- Cost estimating and project management skills.
- Computer skills necessary to produce required reports during the execution of capital projects.
- Ability to provide EHS, life cycle, or profitability analysis for projects.
- Ability to develop and progress project schedules from conception through completion.
- Ability to maintain working relationships with other plant departments to ensure cooperation and mutual respect.
- Commitment to working safely, recognizing possible hazards, and taking action to prevent potential injuries.
Rubicon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline
- At least 3 years of chemical plant or refinery experience as a process, project, or maintenance engineer
- Unrestricted right to work for Rubicon in the United States
- Understanding of basic plant processes and materials and chemicals used in those processes
- Working knowledge of piping design, equipment layout, electrical and instrumentation basics, pump selection, materials of construction, and civil/structural basics
- Cost estimating and project management skills
- Ability to develop and manage project schedules from conception through completion
- Ability to provide EHS, life cycle, or profitability analysis for projects
- Computer skills necessary to produce project execution reports
- Commitment to safe work practices and hazard prevention
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
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What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
