Project Engineer

Company Description

Who we are?

JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.

We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth.

At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea.

Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILITY!

Find out more at https://careers.jdepeets.com/

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Project Engineer who will actively be responsible for automations and digitalization agenda of our plant. Reporting to Continuous Improvement & Engineering Manager Greece you will drive the secure operation, management, and compliance of all Operational Technology systems within the organization and being responsible for:

Project Planning:

• Supports and develops the Critical Control Network and systems according to the defined strategy. Provides technical support where required, works closely with process improvement teams to deliver project, and leads the site maintenance team.
• The Project Engineer supports the development of the culture of equipment ownership in the team with high action orientation and commitment for results which delivers manufacturing excellence Contributes to the Compelling Business Need – Work Plan, CBN, long term (Value Creation Plan - VCP) and mid-term (Annual Operations Plan - AOP) plans cascaded from the area strategy which continuously over delivers on company goals.
• Responsible for pre-engineering scoping, costing and capital expenditure request document preparation using the appropriate standards, processes and procedures aligned with IM – Initiative Management pillar.
• Owning CAPEX project budget (timing, actuals vs. budget, financial and technical risks)

Project Management & Execution:

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive OT cybersecurity architectures and solutions for manufacturing environment, safeguarding critical industrial systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with networking and Regional IT teams (Controls Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, etc.) to deploy and maintain OT discovery solutions across the enterprise.
• Producing tender documents for suppliers to ensure competitive bidding on project works and working with central procurement to get contracts in place for orders.
• Preparing and issuing relevant documentation such as drawings, cable schedules, commissioning documents, equipment schedules, FAT – Factory Acceptance Check, SAT –Systems Acceptance Test, S&H – Safety and Health checklists, risk assessments.
• Working with the software engineers to develop a URS – User Request Specification for the process installation and review FDS – Functional Development Specification.
• Management of orders using SAP, from raising PO’s – Purchase Orders, issuing to suppliers, receipting and checking invoice discrepancies.
• Managing cost versus budget using the appropriate standards to report actual, commitment, and remaining budget spend on a monthly basis.

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you an opportunity to leave your mark. We are a fast-paced company on a mission. Our focus demands high-energy people who think fast and act quickly. If you have the courage and confidence to venture into new cultures & territories, and you're brimming with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE Peet’s.

For this role as a Project Engineer, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• University degree (Bachelor) or equivalent qualification in in Engineering (Automation, Electrical or Mechanical) or another related field.
• Strong engineering (multi skilled or mechanical bias) background ideally within a process manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience of delivering capex investment projects.
• Experience of hands-on commissioning./ Experience and or understand of project management techniques.
• Strong project and stakeholder managements skills with experience of navigating complex projects.
• Fluency both in English and Greek.

Additional Information

Your application at JDE Peet's

If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

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