Project Engineer

Annual Wage Range: $122,482.40  - $168,413.30 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Job Description

We're hiring a Project Engineer to work at our Pasadena, TX manufacturing site. This role reports to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager, and will be a member of our dynamic engineering team. We offer a 9x80 work schedule and incorporate flexibility to support a work-life balance.  

 

As a Project Engineer you will be accountable for the full project life cycle dedicated to our site capital projects typically up to $2MM.

Responsibilities

• Manages facilities / infrastructure capital projects
• Executes productivity projects
• Is process / area knowledgeable and capable of executing projects to defined requirements
• Identifies and documents potential projects
• Closes out and documents completed projects
• Develops project scopes, plans, and budgets/funding estimates at each stage gate with the appropriate level of detail, escalation and contingency per GPM guidelines and based on project size and complexity
• Plays an active part in annual AOP development, producing high level estimates as needed to allow creation of a credible forecasting approach for the following budget year
• Maintains an ongoing dialog with the Maintenance and TAR Scheduler/Planner to ensure project cost estimates and scopes are well aligned with TAR planning and timing when applicable
• Is well versed in the Grace project workflow and requirements in regard to SAP, quotations, bidding, requisitions, purchasing and contracting practices, GRs, invoicing, accruals, and the project closure process
• Ensures contractors and vendors understand job scope and safety/job expectations 
• Updates Accolade System and Electronic Engineering Folders for Project Details 
• Participates in safety programs and initiatives
• Supports RCAs
• Supports the training of site personnel
• Conduct Management of Change (MOCs)
• Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs) including GPM and PSSR
• Conducts Commissioning and Startup Activities
• Conducts incident investigations, as needed
• Supports Purchasing/GRs/New Vendors/Requisitions
• Redlines Engineering Drawings and Documents
• Manages engineering documents and drawings
• Manage process information and updates for P&ID, MOC, Interlock Schedule, etc. 
• Assists with emergencies
• Participates in the design during preliminary and detailed design phases of the projects 
• Ensures that functionality, operability and optimization 

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 7-10 years engineering experience with a chemical manufacturing plant. 
• Minimum of 3 years of project engineering experience
• Must be able to maintain focus on Safety and Environmental in all activities
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment (leading and participating)
• Must have excellent communication (verbal and written) and strong ability to influence others
• Strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior coaching/mentoring of junior staff
• Experience working in a PSM manufacturing environment
   

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible