Regional Mechanical Project Engineer
RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:
- Manage Divisional Projects: · Manage capital improvement projects at existing operations. · Prepare scope of work documents for projects assigned. · Provide expertise in evaluation of potential projects including the selection of new equipment, new technology, and process innovations. · Execute feasibility studies and conceptual design (pre-engineering studies). · Develop cost estimate or direct the work of an engineering firm to develop the estimate. · Scope, define and write standards & specifications for basic and detailed engineering. · Review and challenge basic & detailed engineering studies. · Develop Capex Requests for new improvement projects. · Ensure capital projects are completed on time and within budget. · Support Engineering and manage the capital projects.
- Mechanical Engineering: · Develop conceptual design for small projects. · Provide mechanical engineering expertise and experience in design of new equipment and modifications of existing plant infrastructure. · Review mechanical and electrical design details of proposals submitted by design engineers and contractors · Review and approve fabrication drawings for projects. · Review reliability engineering function at the Plants and develop systems to improve reliability management · Work with the Maintenance Managers at the Plants to develop major maintenance priorities · Identify ways to increase productivity in Maintenance through improvements in work processes, techniques and tools.
- Divisional Capital Budget: · Prepare CERs for capex projects, primarily focused on investments to support process improvement. · Assist Finance with technical supporting data for CAFÉ forms on these and other applicable projects. · Support the plants’ budgeting process for capital by helping to identify needed projects that will lead to overall improved process efficiency.
- Provide technical assistance in solving equipment problems: · Travel to the different Plants and Terminals as required for on-site technical evaluations. · Lead investigations to determine the root causes of equipment failures. · Track implementation of recommendations for changes and improvements.
- Provide a variety of engineering functions in support of plant operations and optimization efforts: · Under general direction, perform engineering duties supporting various disciplines including process, production/manufacturing, electrical, automation, quality and maintenance (reliability). · Ability to perform with minimal supervision on multiple projects in a continuous manufacturing environment is essential. · Develop material balances, preliminary layouts and equipment lists. · Assist the operating personnel in evaluating new equipment and technology.
- Function as a facilitator / technical advisor to operations: · Provide facts & data for evaluating system improvement opportunities. · Assist with implementation of system improvements & projects. · Develop Standard Operating Procedures for approval. · Formulate and present technical training. · Provide assistance and design guidance with safety practices in mind.
- Other duties as assigned.
ATTRIBUTES:
· Strong understanding of safety and environmental regulations, and the desire to follow all established procedures. · High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities. · Knowledgeable in all phases of plant design, process evaluation, equipment application and construction management. · Proficient in statistical process control and data analysis. · Technical aptitude and strong analytical skills. · Detail oriented with problem solving. · Able to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary way with all levels of the organization. · Able and willing to spend time in the plants working with the Operators, Supervisors, and Managers. · Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills. · Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD. · Ability to travel to plant sites about 60-70% of the time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
· Must be physically able to perform work assigned. · Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations. · Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 150 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels. · Will be working at times in covered environment but mainly in a lime/mineral environment. · The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Lime/Mineral Particles. · The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting. · Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other technical related field or equivalent work experience.
PREFFERED EDUCATION:
· Professional Engineering Registration (P.E.), CAPM or PMP certification. Advanced degree preferred.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
· Five (5) to Seven (7) or more years of prior project management and/or engineering experience in heavy manufacturing and/or mining processes with the focus around safety, productivity, and costs compliance or savings.
PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:
· Lime, cement, or minerals industry process experience strongly preferred.