Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Sylacuaga, AL

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, dayshift, onsite

JOB  SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer is responsible for Project Management of capital projects to support this Division of Imerys' engineering strategy. 

• Provide engineering design, planning, cost and benefit analysis, cost tracking and construction/project management.

•  Assist in developing the annual budget and project priority plan.

• Develop project scope and perform detailed studies to define project requirements.

• Ensure that design and installation comply with all applicable building codes, regulations and company requirements for operations, maintenance, safety and production.

• Prepare detailed project/construction plans with full alignment with operations, EHS, and quality.

• Assist Operations in Asset Reliability initiatives and cost reduction projects.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Engineering Manager, and Operations Managers, to develop the capital budget for the plants.

• Prepare and submit plant improvement and major maintenance projects from estimating, scheduling, design, cost management, and commissioning to improve plant processes. 

• Supervise, train, communicate with, and develop project team members in operational performance and skills needed to ensure project completion and plant commissioning. 

• Work closely with the Production Department and Process Engineering Group to perform process performance testing, develop cost reduction projects, equipment improvement, and methods modifications. 

• Troubleshoot plant equipment failures and respond to emergencies of safety hazards and environmental regulation infractions to ascertain equipment optimization, personnel safety and governing requirements of compliance. 

• Develop standards for equipment to improve reliability, inventory control of critical equipment through specifications, but demonstrated practices. 

• Develop procurement standards to ensure maximum operating hours for production equipment, quality of product and on time shipment for our customers

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience with maintaining process equipment desired.  

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, maintenance, and project management experience.

• Basic computer skills (i.e. Google sheets, Excel, Word, SAP, etc.) and basic Computer Aided Design skills (AutoCAD). 

• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations in support of engineering principles and theories. 

• Ability to prepare and manage contracts with outside vendors and a working knowledge of Environmental Regulations and how they relate to the operation. 

• Experience with maintaining process equipment desired.  

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, maintenance, and project management experience.

  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• BS in Engineering, Mechanical or Structural discipline preferred

• At least 5 years’ experience in a continuous processing manufacturing environment 

• At least 5 years’ experience in a lean manufacturing environment

IMERYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer F/M/IWD/PV. THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP. *This Position is Not Open to Agencies*

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