Project Engineer

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Position Purpose:

Develop and execute capital engineering projects in support of CHEP USA plant operations business objectives. The Project Engineer is mutually responsible for supporting the Supply Chain Team in achieving business objectives through Capital Equipment deployment, and will collaborate with Operations, Health & Safety, and Quality teams to develop, seek approval, and successfully implement Capital Equipment Projects IAW established schedule, cost and performance standards. 

Location: Field Based USA. Travel expectations are 50% Must be located near a major airport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development of Capital Expenditure Authorization documents to include cost estimates and project justification.
• Manage activities associated with capital project execution to include equipment layout and scope development, requests for quote, purchase order generation, contractor selection, FAT coordination and oversight; on-site supervision during the installation and start-up of equipment, including achievement of Commissioning & Qualification metrics, and proper tagging and accounting of new equipment. 
• Adhere to project control processes.
• Ensure that all necessary safe work practices are adhered to by both CHEP and contractor personnel. 
• Under the direction of the Manager of Engineering Projects, ensure that all necessary construction and environmental permits are obtained prior to work beginning. 
• Track and report progress against project deliverables timely to Key Stakeholders. 
• Coordinate training of on-site personnel as needed for system operation and maintenance. 
• Ensure proper handoff of completed projects to include as-built drawings, maintenance and operations manuals, and spare parts lists.

Measures

• Cost Reductions
• CQV Targets
• Customer satisfaction
• Worker injury reductions - BIFR

Authority/ Decision Making

• Managing capital budgets up to $4M
• Purchasing Recommendations
• Resolving Customer/Operations problems through root cause analysis
• Working autonomously

Key contacts

• Plant Operations Reps, Managers, Directors, Planning, Logistics, Finance, Engineering
• Equipment suppliers, General Contractors, Local Jurisdiction & Permitting Authorities

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Related Technical Field or Experience
• Project Management
• 3 to 5 years project engineering and/or related project management experience
• Non engineering operations or supply chain experience
• Collaborating and communicating with multiple levels within the organization
• Material handling experience
• Automation
• Project Management

Skills and Knowledge

• Familiar with engineer project management methods, project controls and tools such as MS Project
• Familiar with basic industrial electrical wiring, process piping, and machine guarding principals
• Familiarity with conveyor systems, material handling robotics a plus
• Working knowledge of the use