Project Engineer

at  Carlisle Construction Materials CCM

JOB SUMMARY:

This project engineer is to be involved with the implementation and installation of capital equipment and facilities which include all phases from specification, design, and purchase through cost control. This position provides engineering expertise to aid the plant engineering and maintenance department, process/development engineering, and/or operating departments in the solution of technical problems. Technical assistance will be manifested in manufacturing equipment/facilities refinement and optimization. A practical level of understanding of mechanical/electrical engineering principles are to be applied to assigned project work. Key systems to be delivered include overall piping and instrumentation and process designs to facility systems supporting manufacturing locations. Individual is to be provided with moderate task definition, supervision, and technical/process-related advice throughout the execution of assignments. Typically, some but minimal overall project responsibility will be delegated.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Customer Focus:
• Builds confidence among internal and external customers based on commitment and results; committed to increasing customer satisfaction; sets achievable customer expectations; assumes responsibility for solving customer problems; ensures commitments to customers are met; solicits opinions and ideas from customers; accessible and responsive.
• Project Execution:
• Uses a disciplined and structured approach to get results; sets challenging goals; prioritizes tasks; identifies and overcomes obstacles; accepts responsibility; sets and meets team standards and responsibilities; provides leadership and/or seeks ways to remain engaged and motivated.
• Integrity/Ethics:
• Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, conveying both good news and bad; accepts responsibility and is accountable for actions; consistently maintains confidentiality; understands and promotes Company values.
• Managing for Results:
• Sets challenging and productive goals and uses a disciplined and structured approach to meet them; consistently delivers on commitments; provides leadership, motivation, and support to teammates; creates systems and procedures to track progress and measure results; overcomes obstacles and accepts accountability.
• Teamwork:
• Invested in common objectives and goals; works collaboratively across functions; meets individual deadlines and helps meet team goals; listens to others and values opinions; shares information and resources effectively; welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/chemical/electrical engineering, or equivalent, required.
• 3-5 years of experience in chemical/paint processing, batching, storage and mixing systems, required
• 3-5 years of experience in a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.

• Recommend, specify, and procure facilities and equipment for implementation of projects.
• Size, calculate, and design facilities and equipment to insure proper application
• Develop accurate cost estimates and schedules to control costs and provide for timely completion of projects
• Install and start up equipment, provide field supervision, and follow up to complete facilities in a timely manner
• Provide project documentation (Scope, budget, purchase orders, contracts, reports) to maintain good records and data for similar future projects
• Leads the deployment of best practice process improvement methodologies across the Plant.
• Ability to train and lead improvement activities with operators, maintenance personnel, and engineering department.
• Introduces process improvements to maximize output, efficiency, and to reduce cost.
• Develops new systems to improve workflow
• Fixes process defects
• Promotes and practices safety and good housekeeping
• Supervision of draftsmen, technicians or engineers assigned to projects as required
• Travel to vendor facilities to evaluate their technical capabilities, etc.
• Develops, executes, and supports multiple plant projects.