Senior Project Engineer

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We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world's best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you'll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.


Senior Project Engineer

Department: Maint/Eng, Solutions
Location: Carol Stream, IL
Type: Full-time

Summary:

The position is responsible for managing the engineering CapEx requests and related functions at our Carol Stream facility while advising our domestic manufacturing facilities on engineering requests as needed. The successful candidate will drive a lean organization that is cost-effective while providing our employees with a safe, positive, and engaging work environment. This position includes the possibility of leadership as the role progresses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

• Productivity
  • Plan and develop CapEx proposals that would optimize production processes and throughput
  • Manage and optimize the monthly Engineering CapEx Report and key performance indicators (KPI's),
  • Work closely with the Maintenance team when prioritizing, planning, and scheduling capital projects and contractor visits
  • Develop standards operating procedures (SOP's) and train personnel accordingly
  • Lead and support the execution of capital projects as necessary
• Leadership
  • Provide consistent leadership in managing people and providing all employees with a positive, engaging work environment.
• Future Growth
  • Assist in developing long-term capital plans and provide guidance on future needs
  • Monitor staffing and develop training and development plans to meet future needs
  • Complete performance reviews and all other documentation requirements in a timely and professional manner.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience within Project Engineering, demonstrating a successful track record with increased responsibilities.
• Working knowledge and/or specialized technical training in construction permits and industrial systems and processes, including but not limited to electrical power, controls, boilers, compressors, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, welding, ingredients, and PLC.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to verbally communicate in a concise and succinct manner with all levels throughout the organization.
• Strong English writing skills.
• Strong mathematical, spreadsheet, presentation, and CAD skills. The utilization of data to drive change will be imperative.
• Ability to make educated judgments on the correctness, accuracy, and appropriateness of information. Must be able to organize, prioritize, and make decisions.
• Must be able to create and maintain systems from both an overview and a detailed aspect on multiple projects, providing reminders of things coming up, administering tasks between parties (with direction), and creating and maintaining files on various projects.
• Must continually demonstrate a strong attention to detail, careful execution of tasks, and regularly check own work before submitting as drafted or completed.

Travel: As needed, up to 10%

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be willing to work in dusty and aroma environments
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

What's in it for you?

Competitive Pay - $100,000 - $115,000 annually + Elgibile Bonus

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.