Capital Project Engineer

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POSITION TITLE: Capital Project Engineer

LOCATION: St. Gabriel, LA

Our Fluor & Energy Materials business group is seeking to hire a Capital Project Engineer to manage the St. Gabriel, LA site’s annual capital program.  The CPE will be responsible for all capital projects, from small to large, that make up the site’s capital program.  You will provide program summaries, project approvals, and cash flow profiles.  The CPE will write Expenditure Proposals for the majority of the site’s capital program.  The CPE will provide detailed engineering, construction management, and execution of capital projects, including supervision of contract designers and regular contract staff.  You will serve as the overseer of specified sections of the OSHA PSM standard, along with technical requests generated by site personnel. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following responsibilities reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role.

• Provide project engineering and management for executing the Site’s annual capital spending program; this includes estimating, bid preparation, detailed engineering, design review, contractor supervision, project installation, and start-up support
• Manage the Site’s annual capital program from development through approval to completion
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements for management of change (MOC), prestart-up safety review (PSSR), and Hazard Analysis sections of the PSM standard
• These should be used only to describe tasks that are performed on a limited basis
• The project engineering manager is also responsible for all safety issues associated with contractors brought on-site for the execution of capital projects
• This position also has responsibility for the maintenance of the management of change system on capital projects

REQUIREMENTS

• 5-8 years of experience in Projects
• P.E. license is desirable
• Strong computer skills
• Able to communicate with all levels of people inside and outside of the organization
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong working knowledge of engineering and manufacturing-related policies
• Skills/Knowledge Required –

• • Knowledge of engineering contracting and project execution contracting/strategy is a key tool for job execution
  • Trained in the application of process safety management (PSM) and process hazard analysis
  • Contractor management and project development skills in combination with unit knowledge; this ensures that money is not wasted by performing engineering on projects that ultimately do not get installed due to a lack of justification

WHAT WE OFFER

• 401k with a 6% company match (the company will automatically contribute an extra 3% of your plan-eligible pay to your 401k)
• Multi-tier benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) that you can tailor for yourself and dependents, which include Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, & Life Insurance
• Wellness Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid parental leave, Fitness & Weight-loss Reimbursement
• Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, 11 paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, career development opportunities, and many other benefits in a collaborative culture that focuses on work & work-life balance, innovation, & teamwork.  Benefits start on day one!

OUR VALUES

At Orbia, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. Our leadership is guided by Orbia’s values:

• Be Brave: We move forward with curiosity and ambition to create a better world. We ask big questions, create safe spaces to test solutions, take risks, and exercise creativity.
• Take Responsibility: We hold ourselves accountable, realizing our actions have impact. We listen closely to our customers, deliver on our commitments, and lead with ethics and integrity.
• Embrace Diversity: We are stronger by welcoming different perspectives. We work towards a diverse, inclusive, and equal world, starting with our global community.

Join Our Team: Orbia offers all its employees an exciting work environment and provides career opportunities in a continuously growing company. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce that represents our global customer base.

"The compensation for this position will typically range from $108,000 - $200,000, per year. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

The compensation package may also include short- and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home."

Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated and unsolicited applications from third parties will not be accepted.

If you are excited about this role and your experience and competencies somewhat align with the qualification in the posting, we encourage you to apply. Everywhere you are, you bring your unique skills, talents and perspective to moving your career, the company, people and the planet forward. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! 

We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. 

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