Project Engineer
Job Description
We are currently hiring a Project Engineer, to be based out of the Wilmington, NC area, to join our site production team.
He or she will be responsible for the following:
- Working independently as part of the site s Project Team, assist in managing capital projects in the Wilmington area ($0.
5-2.
0 MM) from Front End Loading (FEL) through start-up. - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Together with Project Team, jointly own the overall responsibility to deliver the Project on the schedule, within budget, and with world-class safety performance
- Perform direct oversight of an Engineering Contractor to ensure adequacy and completeness of all engineering deliverables at each FEL stage
- Participate in HAZOPs, Design & Constructability Reviews
- Participate in the formulation and development of a cohesive Project Team organization
- Assist in fostering a blame-free environment to drive productivity while being able to ensure accountability
- Work with Cost Estimating Manager to develop and implement a Work Breakdown Structure for the project
- Work with Procurement organization to manage and track all purchases, contracts and invoices
- Coordinate with internal EHS group and consultants to manage environmental permitting process
- Manage, document, and track all Scope Changes
- Track multiple aspects of project progress and barriers, and prepare summaries for communication with senior management (internal and external)
- Track all financial commitments & expenditures, and develop monthly updates with forecasts
- Follow Stepan Stage Gated Project Delivery Process for Technical/Stakeholder Reviews and Approvals
- Integrate Operations team support to produce a design with operability/maintainability/safety in mind
Qualifications
- Minimum of 7 years of experience is required
- Minimum of 5 years of project engineering is required, preferably in capital project execution, in US.
- Experience in Chemical and related industries is required
- Ability to function within a project team, prioritizing/delegating work, driving productivity, and proactively overcoming obstacles in a complex project
- Ability to motivate a team of designers/engineers to achieve common success
- Experience successfully working with Engineering and Construction firms is preferred
- Creative problem-solver who can adjust to challenging situations to meet the schedule/cost/safety targets
- Ability to influence stakeholders for a positive outcome
- Strong working knowledge of chemical plant operations and processes
Education
- BS in a discipline of Engineering is required
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Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners.
Stepan Company currently has 20 global manufacturing locations and over 2,000 employees.
We have a strong record of growth.
Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members.
We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives.
Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.
We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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