Capital Projects Engineer III

The Capital Projects Engineer is a specialized and critical position accountable for contributing to HarbisonWalker Internationals overall business performance by using process improvement practices, engineering standards and corporate best practices to improve plant engineering design and construction through the implementation of Capital Projects.  The projects completed by the Capital Projects Engineer will create manufacturing systems by which projects and processes are produced and the benefits of this work is sales growth and production cost savings.

• Collaborating with plants and engineering department on large, complex, strategic initiatives that create value to the business, higher performing facilities, healthier and more productive work environments, sustainable footprints, and drive lower operational costs
• Collaborating with key stakeholder groups and internal customers to lead process improvement assessments to identify CAPEX needs; developing capital plan that aligns with departmental strategic plans and business priorities; initiating and promoting the continuous optimization process to increase productivity with the focus on cost reduction in Labor, Overhead and Material spending
• Assisting in the management of CAPEX budget(s) for HarbisonWalker International, together with the finance and maintenance team, prepares CAPEX budgets for future year(s).
• Leading status meetings for CAPEX projects with department leads and internal customers, performing administrative functions around CAPEX projects

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Requires four to six (4 to 6) years of engineering in a manufacturing environment with CAPEX project management experience and refractory process knowledge
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knoweldge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standards Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing and LEAN Management principles
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and workers' compensation regulations and practices

     

The Capital Projects Engineer is a specialized and critical position accountable for contributing to HarbisonWalker Internationals overall business performance by using process improvement practices, engineering standards and corporate best practices to improve plant engineering design and construction through the implementation of Capital Projects.  The projects completed by the Capital Projects Engineer will create manufacturing systems by which projects and processes are produced and the benefits of this work is sales growth and production cost savings.

• Collaborating with plants and engineering department on large, complex, strategic initiatives that create value to the business, higher performing facilities, healthier and more productive work environments, sustainable footprints, and drive lower operational costs

• Collaborating with key stakeholder groups and internal customers to lead process improvement assessments to identify CAPEX needs; developing capital plan that aligns with departmental strategic plans and business priorities; initiating and promoting the continuous optimization process to increase productivity with the focus on cost reduction in Labor, Overhead and Material spending

• Assisting in the management of CAPEX budget(s) for HarbisonWalker International, together with the finance and maintenance team, prepares CAPEX budgets for future year(s).

• Leading status meetings for CAPEX projects with department leads and internal customers, performing administrative functions around CAPEX projects

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Requires four to six (4 to 6) years of engineering in a manufacturing environment with CAPEX project management experience and refractory process knowledge
• Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Micrsoft project, CAD, Oracle ERP and CMMS software
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knoweldge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standards Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing and LEAN Management principles
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA and workers' compensation regulations and practices

HWI, a member of Calderys

HWI is the largest supplier of refractory products and services in the United States. 

 With manufacturing sites and distribution centers across the Americas, as well as the major refractory industry research facility in North America, HWI serves virt