Engineer Sr. - Projects

Summary

Provides the Engineering design, controls procurement, and coordinates construction of expense and capital projects assigned to meet the requirements of cost, schedule and scope. Gives problem-solving consultation as requested, assists in the development of Engineering personnel and develops Engineering procedures in order to ensure optimum Engineering support for plant facilities. Participate in the application of new technology and materials to existing processes, so as to increase overall production and/or maintenance efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops the general plan for a project, prepares a budget estimate, and obtains approval for the plan.

• Provides a detailed mechanical design in accordance with good Engineering and safety practices, governmental regulations, plant specifications, applicable codes and underwriter requirements. Designs instrumentation systems and associated equipment, makes inquiries on and selects equipment. Coordinates the activities of consulting firms when necessary.

• Initiates procurement of materials and communicates with Purchasing, vendors and stores to control expediting and receiving of material.

• Directs designers, checks drawings and submits for approval.

• Prepares work descriptions and specifications; issues requisitions for Purchasing to collect bids.  Reviews and gives comments on Engineering Bid Comparisons and submits for approval.

• Coordinates field installation, inspects and accepts work. Prepares contractors information list and reviews it periodically to check the performance of each contractor.

• Prepares project status and construction progress and cost reports on a weekly, monthly and annual basis.

• Collects and distributes Engineering data and instructions for each specific project, communicates with Maintenance and Production to acquire design feedback from experience on previously installed equipment and material.

• Assists in the development of Engineering personnel, recommends seminars and other technical training programs that might aid in the development of Engineers, consults with and provides guidance for beginning Engineers.

• Consults with other Engineering personnel and vendors and reviews trade journals and other professional publications in order to stay informed on materials, equipment and design methods.

• Contributes to creating and maintaining a favorable plant image by encouraging positive relations with employees and the community, encouraging maximum safety efforts by employees, and maintaining ethical practices and relationships within the plant.

• Performs special projects as assigned; i.e., obtaining regulatory information, sharing information on common industrial topics with local industry, provides information to underwriters on testing requirements and procedures, enlisting consulting services and other coordination activities as required to assure effective Engineering service.

• Provide required engineering services and technical knowledge for the application of new or different processes, equipment, and materials to existing production units to improve production rates, quality, lower production cost, or to improve equipment reliability.

Additional Duties

• Perform the primary thinking encompassed by this job description.

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.

• Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

• Perform duties in a manner that protects personal safety as well as the safety of others. Promptly report Safety, Health or Environmental issues or incidents to management.

Minimum Qualifications

• A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.

• Successful candidates must satisfy background screening, including motor vehicle record screening, drug testing & pre-employment physical requirements before starting work.

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent progressive Engineering experience.

• Eight years experience in a refinery, chemical or petrochemical plant performing Engineering design responsibilities.

• Eight years experience as project engineer/manager of projects for a petrochemical complex.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be requited.