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Project Engineer

Holcim Group
Grand Chain, IL, US, 62941, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Apr 2025

About the role

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing engineering and system projects to improve plant condition, operability, reliability, cost, environmental, and safety performance.  A key responsibility of this position is to enhance the value of all company assets through increased reliability and lower operating costs while ensuring that equipment operations meet production requirements within budget guidelines. The Project Engineer will manage multiple projects simultaneously throughout the year, balancing both engineering initiatives and automation system improvements to support plant operations.

 

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

  • Review CAPEX Projects proposals, reports, recommendations and action plan for improvement prior to sending them out to the plants to ensure completeness of the reports.
  • Establish, maintain and update technical database and library for projects and studies conducted in order to share the learnings.
  • Prepare project-engineering studies, in collaboration with the other sections, to provide state of the art technology best practice, long term and cost effective concepts and solutions.
  • Conduct project-planning activities in preparation of CAPEX justification, feasibility studies, and evaluation of supplies’ quotations and the analysis of financial stability of the project.
  • Keep updated on new project management methodologies in order to remain aware of the best available practices in the industry. 
  • Provide analytical and physical support in the manufacturing group thru close monitoring and on-site supervision in the implementation of the CAPEX project to ensure that the CAPEX projects are being executed according to the design and scope.
  • Prepare and review of a comprehensive technical cost estimate for project budgeting
  • Support installation of new plant equipment from conception to operation. Assure integration of new systems into plant operations.
  • Understanding of or drive to learn programming within Concept sofftware for Modicon Schneider PLCs with possibility of other Process Control Systems.
  • Understanding of high and low voltage power distribution systems, weighing and batching systems, instrumentations, high level control and expert systems, PLC control and machinery interlocking systems, variable speed drives and motor control systems.

 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree 
Field of Study Preferred: Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineer or similar field
Required Work Experience: 1 - 5 years 

Required Computer and Software Skills: Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD

Preferred Computer and Software Skills: SAP, Primavera, Oracle 
 

Additional Requirements:

  • Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

** This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus!!**

  • Competitive salary 
  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs 
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
  • Paid time off & paid holidays 
  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Dress for your day

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