Principal Project Engineer IV

Description

 *IN PLANT ROLE-See Client specific information below in Job Requirements. 

Summary of Description:

Technical supervision of design and drafting. Design, implementation and enforcement of company standards and policies. Management of personnel.

Duties:

• Prepare man hour budget and review forecast
• Prepare scope documents as necessary
• Prepare space, manpower & equipment required
• Select staff
• Prepare and evaluate schedule
• Direct work
• Attend/conduct meetings
• Assignment of tasks and employees
• Ensure technical compliance
• Implement standards, specifications, and procedures
• Quality review
• Training & interviewing of personnel
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university with at least nine (9) years of experience, primarily in the refinery, petrochemical, or chemical industries, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

License Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License as per State law or requirement
• Professional Engineer License desired

Specific Skills:

• Seeking to mentor younger engineers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook or similar software.
• Experienced with discipline-specific computer applications (i.e., ETAP, STAAD, CAESAR, etc.).
• Communication – good oral and written skills are required.
• Knowledge of regulatory codes and requirements in the related discipline required.
• Knowledge related to design in discipline field expected.
• Knowledge of key aspects of Civil, Mechanical, I/E and Chemical Engineering

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk up to one mile on industrial plant and construction sites outdoors at any time of the year. 
• Ability to work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures by several degrees Fahrenheit for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
• Ability to use multi-level stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
• Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection. 
• Ability to sit at desk and operate computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand, use hands and fingers, grip, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk and hear.
• Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish between colors.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. on a regular basis is required and at times lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.

Requirements

 *Due to in plant position the below referenced Job Duties have been provided by the client:  

Purpose: 

The Principal Project Engineer reports directly to the Facilities Projects Manager and will be in charge of general engineering, procurement, construction supervision and Operations support to the facility for all Capital Projects for both the Home Office and Site. The Principal Project Engineer will also be responsible for schedule and budget for all projects under his/her direction. Must have strong knowledge of design, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of equipment and other process units within LNG Plant, also understanding of all facets of LNG processing, storage, and transportation, including health, safety, maintenance, operations, governmental regulations, and associated codes and standards as well as knowledge of FERC, USCG, DOT, and OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Coordination of capital project technical activities including but not limited to scoping, planning, costing, and scheduling.
• Follow the facility Project Management Methodology to execute capital projects via a stage-gated delivery approach.
• Lead internal evaluation of proposed capital projects and coordinate with Facilities Engineering, maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, Environmental, and Safety prior to sanctioning projects. This includes participation in five-year planning.
• Participate in pre-qualification of contractors and sub-contractors prior to any request for bids and provide input in the monitoring of contractors and sub-contractors performance throughout the life of the projects.
• During design: conduct and assist with in-house design or oversee external engineering firms contracted b