Senior Project Engineer

The Senior Project Engineer will plan and manage the development, execution and completion of major Covestro capital investment projects. This includes Front End loading (FEL) steps of concept development, scope definition and prelimi

nary engineering through detailed engineering and design, overall procurement, construction and start-up of new production facilities or modification of existing facilities. 

Major Responsibilities 

• Prepare project design basis and scopes including equipment specification requirements, technology selection, flow sheets, layouts and material balances. 

• Provide the development, evaluation, and Selection of process and project alternatives. 

• Provide necessary input to prepare cost estimates and project Schedules in support of appropriation requests. Cost estimates and Project schedules should be analyzed for accuracy and completeness. 

• Assist in preparation of appropriation requests; Direct and execute design engineering phase of projects, Including process design calculations, project organization, contract Plan development, and review and approval of all discipline documents. Also monitors project spending, engineering man-hour expenditures and Compliance with project schedule, and scope of work; be responsible for clear and efficient communication between the Project team and Covestro management  

• Communicate with construction and site personnel to ensure that Plant is constructed per design. Provide guidance and technical support to resolve construction problem so Provide technical support during start-up phase to ensure product Quality and capacity requirements are met. 

• Direct the close out of project which includes punch list and Acceptance, drawing revision to as-built status, capitalization, cost and project reconciliation, project audit and document microfilming; Schedule and guide project safety reviews per Covestro Procedures; 

• Creatively solving technical and administrative problems in area Such as: • process design• material of construction• equipment selection• purchasing• discipline interfaces• contract planning• scheduling• cost control• construction• start-up Value Added Balance cost, schedule, and plant design to achieve results that satisfy all parties involved 

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical engineering or other related engineering discipline and at least 6 years of Project Engineering LEAD execution experience in a chemical and/or refinery manufacturing facility OR  

• Master's degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical engineering or other related engineering discipline and at least 4 years of Project Engineering LEAD execution experience in a chemical and/or refinery manufacturing facility OR  

• PhD in chemical, mechanical, electrical engineering or other related engineering discipline and at least 2 years of Project Engineering LEAD execution experience in a chemical and/or refinery manufacturing facility 

• The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Chemical engineering degree 

• Successful completion of at least three (3) significant projects 

• Significant experience, directly related to the principles and procedures of project and process engineering, as well as the control and integration of activities associated with design and construction projects 

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Ability to make decisions and work independently to develop and implement state-of-the-art solutions into the production workflow 

• Demonstrated leadership and people skills with the ability to work well in a team setting 

• Ability to communicate effectively and promptly with all levels of the Covestro organization 

• Effective computer literacy