Developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals has a Lead Project Engineer position open. This Lead Project Engineer is part of the company Corporate Project Engineer group.

This position is an addition to the group. Will assist on multi-million dollar capital projects for the facility.
 
Job Description:

Responsible for the planning, procurement, execution and completion of mid-to-large projects.  Supervises project field installation and startups to ensure established safety rules and procedures are followed, projects are completed on time and within approved project cost.  Other responsibilities include:

Design, implement, and communicate an operational plan for completing projects including project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.  Document plan, assemble appropriation requests, and obtain organizational project approvals.

• Prepare engineering designs and work specifications
• Review/approve drawings including flow sheets, isometrics, P&IDs, layout drawings, and vendor submittals
• Develop RFP packages with appropriate selection criteria and metrics
• Ensure safe implementation of project construction by enforcing the established safety rules and procedures
• Oversee contractor activities to insure they comply with established company standards.
• Monitor progress and performance against the project plan. Resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Collaborate with other engineers and technical personnel; coordinate their specialized contributions to the development of the project
• Identify, evaluate, monitor, and report project risk according to company risk assessment policy
• Lead/participate in MOC process, safety reviews, pre-startup safety reviews to ensure successful project execution and close out
• Maintain project documentation, project close out and documentation turnover to operations and maintenance

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The successful engineering candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering ONLY.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Must have experience in the Chemical, Specialty Chemical, Petrochemical or Refining industry.
• PSM experience preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP is preferred.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) is desirable.

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