Regional Project Engineer

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POSITION SUMMARY:   Direct and manage resources, assets, technical knowledge, and outsourcing related to mechanical, electrical, and automation plant activities and projects, to maximize short- and long-term equipment reliability and productivity.  Work as a member of the Minerals team to develop projects, supervisor contractors and be a contributing team member.  Lead and drive to meet company culture and standards on EH&S, continuous improvement, project management and maintenance systems (SAP).   

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Manage Capital Projects

• Project Management for capital expansions of existing and new operations over $1M.
• Ensure capital projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Assist operating personnel in evaluating new equipment and technology.
• Prepare documents required for Project approval and authorization.
• Create reports documenting project status & financials. 
• Assist Plant in start up and commissioning of Projects.

Provide a variety of engineering functions in support of plant operations and optimization efforts.

• Under general direction, perform engineering duties supporting various disciplines including process, production/manufacturing, electrical, quality and maintenance (reliability).
• Develop process and material flows; general arrangement and detailed equipment layouts; equipment lists.
• Assist the operating personnel in evaluating new equipment and technology.

Function as a technical advisor to the Operations team

• Formulate and present technical training.
• Provide assistance and guidance in safety design and practices

Lead optimization of process rate, efficiency, and waste reduction to achieve and/or exceed budgeted goals and objectives

• Collaboration with the production team
• Identification of process/production limitations, sources of waste and other inefficiencies in the process

Project Management

• Responsible for carrying a proposed project through detailed engineering to financial closure after construction, including documentation and updating of drawings.
• Ensure that the project was developed with reasonable assumptions.
• Ability to initiate and coordinate project discussions within the organization to ensure alignment of expectations.
• Interface with construction vendor to ensure expected scheduling of project execution to assure all objectives are met including compliance, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable design standards to assure compliance and quality.
• Develop cost estimate or direct the work of an engineering firm to develop the estimate

Plan and assist in capital expansions, machine and equipment replacement, and changes in technology and general process improvements.

• Develop Capex Requests for new improvement projects
• Perform process analysis / review of proposed projects

Perform other duties as assigned.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a project team
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledgeable in most phases of plant design, process evaluation, equipment application and construction management
• Must be capable of working any shift, on-call, overtime, or seven days a week,  if required .
• Effective communicator to articulate a given situation ensuring positive customer satisfaction.
• Extremely dependable. The time-sensitive nature of the position requires excellent attendance and complete customer focus.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects and meeting all required deadlines.
• Strong sense of urgency in meeting customer needs. 
• Good understanding of safety, environmental, and the desire to following all established procedures are required.
• Forward looking action-oriented team player that works well with cross functional groups
• Displays sound judgment when deciding among multiple alternatives
• Ability to multi-task, with excellent organizational and communication skills, proven problem-solving skills and can t