Project Manager

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

This position has a responsibility for assisting in the development and implementation of Capital Improvement Projects and Operational Improvement projects, following construction criteria and construction requirements with the Plant Manager, assisting plant startup, analysis of existing operations and/or future facilities for the Plant, meeting quality and cost standards. Also to provide daily direction and efficient performance of Project related activities/functions and supervision of contractors on a daily basis in the attainment of short and long-term facility objectives. Provide an environment conducive for change and innovation. To be the site leader for all CAPEX related activities of the facility.

• Works with the SH&E staff to assure regulatory certifications and compliance on capital and process improvements, normal operating practices regarding all Safety and Environmental

• Participate in the development and administration of project policies and programs.

• Supervise Company and Contractor work force for all assigned capital improvement projects to insure that project goals are met while meeting company quality and cost standards

• Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner. 
• Participates in long-range planning decisions, recommends capital projects.
• Reviews plant operations for potential process / procedural improvements for higher throughput and  costs.
• Is an active member of the facility SHE Program. 
• Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility
• Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work.

Additional Responsibilities

• Follows construction completion criteria and construction requirements with the project / plant manager.
• Assists in the project start-up with local management.

•     Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Prepare commitments/estimates for approval:

o    Mass balance and process preparation,   Layout proposal, Risk Analysis,  Preliminary P&ID’s for automation and process control purposes

o    Budget estimation and project schedule

o    Project Scope of Work

o    Work Breakdown Structure

Manage a project after approval:

o    Stay within the authorized budget and schedule;

o    Deliver the project according the expected quality;

o    Organize regular meetings with stakeholders and project team

o    Report projects status to the plant manager on a weekly basis

Organize basic and detail engineering:

o    Prepare packages for execution;

o    Co-ordinate design, layouts, drawings;

o    Specify material, select suppliers and prepare data sheets.

Prepare and specify ordering Materials and Labor contracts:

o    Request for quotations and prepare requisitions;

o    Gather input from project team, including maintenance and automation;

o    Include specifications and best practice information

Co-ordinate construction activities:

o    Plan and schedule construction activities;

o    Coordinate activities with production management

o    Contractors co-ordination;

o    Maintain safety during construction

o    Supervise execution in field

o    Prepare for the Job Hazard Analysis and Safe Work Permit

Ensure the proper implementation of engineering best practices and SHE regulations:

o    Implement best practices;

o    Work with local authorities to obtain building permits, environmental permits, etc.

•     Assist in improving the overall status of the plant:

o    Assist production team in solving complex technical problems

o    Makes plant tours, collects and handles improvement ideas and promotes an innovative environment.

o    Communicate with all departments regarding projects issues. 

o    Utilizes technical skills and projects experienc