Engineer III, SR - Project, EI&C

 

Our world needs ideas! As one of the world’s most research-intensive chemical companies, we have been developing leading solutions for numerous sectors – from construction to photovoltaics and cosmetics to rubber – for over 100 years. We have a global presence with production sites on three continents and 14,600 employees from 70 nations.

 

At our site in Charleston, we are currently looking for a ​Engineer III, SR - Project, EI&C​ to join our growing team.

 

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Project Engineer, EI&C for our site in Charleston, TN.

 

What you will do:

The Project Engineer, EI&C provides corporate project engineering and project management services related to projects at all WACKER sites within the NCA region in the field of electrical, instrumentation and controls (EI&C) engineering related to capital investment projects throughout all project phases from feasibility, front-end-loading engineering through detail engineering, construction, commissioning and turn-over to operations. This position requires working in a multi-discipline team with multiple interfaces to internal customers, other engineering discipline Project Engineers and Project Managers to manage the EI&C components of Capital Projects and also independently lead and manage projects that have a high concentration of EI&C. This position requires travel over an extended period dependent on project assignment.

 

• The Project Engineer EI&C will be responsible for the development of project scope and execution approach for EI&C engineering and conduct and/or support safety, quality and regulatory reviews (e.g. HAZOP, code review, environmental review) as required by the nature of the project/process.
• Collaborate on development of project cost estimate with level of detail and accuracy according to project phase; support project budget and cash-flow management while driving continuous improvement related to safety, quality and cost.
• Facilitate development of project execution strategy and schedule with level of detail and accuracy according to project phase.
• Manage changes in scope and/or priorities during project execution.
• Represent WACKER'S interests while coordinating 3rd party contractors, suppliers, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines or authorities involved in the project.
• Monitor project progress and compile project reports applying best practices related to project management, engineering and construction.
• Ensure safe and regulatory compliant project execution and operating condition at turnover and provide start-up support to operations.
• Compile and provide project as-built documentation.
• Partner on development of specifications, standards and codes.
• Cooperate with groups and individuals within the Engineering & Maintenance department, Operations, and other service units with focus on achieving optimal results/solutions from a corporate/enterprise perspective.

 

What we need from you: