Capital Project Engineer

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?
Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Capital Project Engineer to join our Specialty ingredients G.P., business at our Hopewell, VA location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Plant Engineering and Operations functions. This position will report to the Plant Engineer Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is part of a key team responsible for the development and execution of the capital improvements at the Hopewell Plant.  Capital project sizes vary from small (5K) to large (<1MM) and can impact process improvements, capacity increases, cost savings, and support the company’s Quality, Environmental, Healthy, and Safety (QEHS) goals of a Zero Incident Culture. In addition, this position supports the plant manufacturing units to ensure new or relocated equipment are functioning at start-up.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure safe and responsible design, installation, and start-up of projects.  Responsible for ensuring projects meet all regulatory and Ashland requirements.
• Active member of the Capital Project Team managing various projects at different stages of execution concurrently.
• Responsible for the scoping, planning and design of capital projects onsite. This may include front end loading design, detailed design, preparation of bid packages, and selection of contractors and vendors.
• Responsible for the installation of projects including direct supervision of construction forces and assuring a safe, workable installation. 
• Integrated in the execution of projects throughout the total lifecycle from scoping to start-up
• Provide support to corporate capital engineers on an as-needed basis from design through commission or large installations and start-up of new facilities.
• Responsible for tracking and managing timeline, spend, and forecasting of responsible projects.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Civil engineering.
• A minimum 10+ years in Capital Engineering, Project Engineering or Project Construction in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects concurrently and work in a team environment. 
• Multiple years of experience in managing projects <$5MM. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite
• Strong familiarity with building codes, safety and OSHA regulations for construction and general industry.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Certified PMP
• Experience executing projects in a Process Safety covered facility

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Individual must be able to respond appropriately during site emergencies as directed by the Site Emergency Manager.  Must be capable of evacuating the manufacturing process areas in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.  The candidate must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment if required to work or visit within the manufacturing process area.  This may include hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, or other equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being performed.  Other physical activities may include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 lbs., or reaching depending on the work activity required.  Work is performed in an office/plant environment with frequent trips to the operating units to assess equipment or processes, perform inspections and/or collect data.  May be required to operate Company vehicle on Company business.  Confined space entry may be required.  Training required to perform the job properly may require this position to travel around the United States of America.

Candidate must also have the ability to 1) identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including Corporate, 2) develop and foster a positive work environment at all levels, and 3) resolve conflicts through problem resolution skills.

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