Senior Project Engineer, Plant & Capital Projects
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Project Engineer Plant & Capital Projects
Allied Mineral Productsis a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We areseeking aSenior Project Engineer Plant & Capital Projectsin our Columbus Ohio location. This position plays a critical role in delivering capital projects that improve manufacturing operations and facility infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager Global Projects within Plant Engineering this position is responsible for:
Allied Mineral Productsis a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We areseeking aSenior Project Engineer Plant & Capital Projectsin our Columbus Ohio location. This position plays a critical role in delivering capital projects that improve manufacturing operations and facility infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager Global Projects within Plant Engineering this position is responsible for:
- Defining project specifications and scope of work (SOW)
- Managing requests for quotation (RFQs) for the procurement of equipment and services
- Delivering on project key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Overseeing installation punch list completion and commissioning of new or upgraded systems
Projects may involve new construction or enhancements to mechanical systems such as screw conveyors material mixers kilns or liquid dosing controls. The ideal candidate is technically strong self-driven and experienced in managing subcontractors to ensure safety quality and on-time delivery. This role requires up to four annual trips for equipment installations or site evaluations and participation in up to four affiliate meetings per month across time zones depending on project locations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:Strategic & Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to advance manufacturing operations tools and technology using continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
- Conduct process reviews perform root cause analyses and develop improvement plans implementing lean manufacturing principles.
- Design improvement solutions for equipment and systems to manufacture and handle all materials produced by Allied Mineral Products.
Project Management & Engineering Execution
- Manage all types of plant engineering projects from beginning to end including defining requirements developing designs obtaining internal buy-in planning and supervising installations tracking revisions and producing final documentation.
- Prepare specifications for and coordinate bidding and purchasing of equipment materials supplies and services.
- Produce accurate mechanical and/or P&ID electrical drawings for layout assembly fabrication and erection of equipment and facilities.
- Coordinate outside contractors as needed to complete assigned projects.
- Identify and recommend preventive maintenance procedures and spare parts requirements for new equipment.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
- Provide engineering support on major breakdowns equipment rebuilds and recurring maintenance problem areas.
- Troubleshoot and identify issues with facilities equipment; perform simple repairs when necessary.
- Provide training and instruction to Maintenance and other Allied employees on new equipment safety and other relevant topics.
Collaboration & Communication
- Maintain excellent lines of communication with Maintenance Production other Allied departments and affiliates.
- Participate in affiliate meetings across time zones (estimated 4 per month).
Global Support & Travel
- Support Allieds manufacturing operations around the world.
- Travel to project sites for equipment installation and site checks (up to 4 times annually).
Qualifications:
- Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineeringor other similar technical field or equivalent work experience.
- 7 years of related work experience and prior project management experience managing equipment/facilities budgets greater than or equal to $1M preferred.
- Strong experience in industrial equipment such as OSHA requirements and best practices dust collection material handling desired.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design principles required.
- Requires excellent troubleshooting skills and a practical approach to problem solving.
- Ability to use a computer for CAD and other tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and human relations skills required.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
- Additional skills useful to this position include knowledge of new plant construction industrial electrical controls and PLC programming prior experience working with HVAC and facilities equipment or experience with burner or combustion systems.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Pay
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan with25% annual company contribution
- 401K program
- AnnualProfit Sharing
- Paid Time Off forVacation Sick Days Holidays
- Medical Prescription Drug Dental and Vision programs
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term disability
Allied Mineral Products Holding Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Leading global manufacturer of monolithic refractory ceramics and precast shapes. Technical experts can recommend products for specific applications
