Project Engineer Lead

at  Axalta Coat Sys Germany

(IN GERMAN BELOW)

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
We are currently looking for a Project Engineer Lead to join us at our facility in Wuppertal.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Sound technical education (bachelor’s or master’s degree or comparable) in chemical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering
• Experience in project management in plant engineering preferred
• Project management experience in the field of chemical plant construction
• Experience with common CAD programs
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
• Ability to work in a team, flexibility, ability to work under pressure, openness to new tasks, independence
• Good knowledge of the use of office software
  Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

QUALIFIKATION/PROFIL

• Fundierte technische Ausbildung (Bachelor- oder Masterabschluss oder vergleichbar) in Chemieingenieurwesen, Chemietechnik, Maschinenbau, Elektrotechnik
• Erfahrung in der Projektabwicklung im Anlagenbau bevorzugt
• Projektmanagementerfahrung im Bereich Chemieanlagenbau
• Erfahrung mit gängigen CAD-Programmen
• Sehr gute Kenntnisse der deutschen und englischen Sprache in Wort und Schrift
• Teamfähigkeit, Flexibilität, Belastbarkeit, Offenheit für neue Aufgaben, Selbständigkeit
• Gute Kenntnisse in der Anwendung von Office-Software

• This person would be responsible for the process engineering design of new plants to be planned as well as supplementary sub-areas, including their specification and calculation
• Responsible for the preparation of R&I, PFD, Basic Data Report, process descriptions and requirement and functional specifications
• Designs plant layouts using 2D and 3D systems (PDMS, Auto Cad etc) programs
• Ensuring project objectives in terms of safety, deadlines, costs and quality
• Leading and coordinating project teams and leading project meetings from project definition to planning and construction to plant handover to the operator
• Responsible for carrying out cost calculations and ensuring compliance with costs
• Not overflow budget
• Development of the procurement strategy, definition of scope, clarification of offers, technical evaluation of offers in cooperation with the purchasing department
• Responsible for final inspection and acceptance of the project up to the handover of the project to the company, including follow-up support of project-related complaint processing
• Monitor compliance with applicable norms, practices, and internal performance standards and specifications
• Is involved in the commissioning of the plants and is responsible for the project and plant documentation
• Conducts risk assessments and leads the management of change as well as the quality assurance process of the plant to be built