Project Engineer II

Project Engineer IIThis position is responsible for providing project management and engineering support at the site to assure proper design, procurement, and construction of capital and expense projects according to regulatory and our standards.Develops project scopes, generates and/or obtains cost estimates, and prepares appropriation funding requestsEnsures that appropriate project safety reviews are completed as required both before and after approvalUtilizes applicable value-improving practices (VIP's) to optimize project scope and costsCreates and maintains SAP project data entries, develops and monitors project progress through scheduling and other tools, performs project status reporting, and controls spending through appropriate tracking, forecasting and adjustmentsSeeks compliance with all environmental safety and health requirements and promotes a safe working environment for project executionAssists project manufacturing representatives to execute projects from initial scoping and funding, through detailed engineering and procurement, to start up and commissioning, and then final documentation and closureRequests and coordinates required process design engineering and design resources (whether from site, corporate groups or outside engineering vendors) to prepare engineering design deliverables and to procure equipment, fabricated materials, and servicesMonitors and supports construction activities to ensure that projects are completed according to the design deliverables, quality standards, and plant requirements, and that pre-startup safety reviews are conductedRequests necessary construction and commissioning resources from contractors and others as required to install the scope of workPerforms procurement activities as required, including preparing specifications, issuing requisitions, evaluating bids, and dealing with vendorsWorks with Procurement and complies with applicable guidelinesBachelor's Degree in Engineering5+ years of experience in a chemical/petrochemical or other similar manufacturing environment requiredPrevious SAP experience is desiredExperience in leading multiple projects from design through construction and start-upOutstanding technical, leadership and communication skillsIn-depth knowledge of project management processes and project execution best practicesMust demonstrate strong agility in the following competencies: Entrepreneurial Action, Strategic Thinking, Business and Financial Acumen, Leading Employees to Success, Strive for Achievement, Analytical Thinking, Work Management, Quality Orientation & Attention to Detail, Team Working and Conflict Management