Capital Project Engineer

On-Board Engineering is hiring a Capital Project Engineer in Newark, NJ!

Position Details:

1. Position Type: Full-Time
2. Job Location: Newark, NJ
3. Benefits: Medical, Dental, 401k and more.
4. Compensation: $55/hr - $75/hr depending upon qualifications

Drug and background screenings are required.

Summary: Responsible for providing process/project engineering and management services in support of small and medium-sized capital projects originating from the Port Newark site, providing process engineering support to Production to optimize and improve operations, reduce costs, or improve safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct all relevant project reviews with participation of key project team members; design, operability & maintainability, process hazards analysis, constructability.
2. Develop process design specifications for specific equipment and piping requirements.
3. Prepare Pre-Conceptual, Basic & Detailed Engineering design packages for capital projects.
4. Directly manage the internal lead disciplines and external contractors in all phases of the capital project implementation.
5. Prepare comprehensive project procedure manual including master & detailed schedules showing key milestones and critical path on major project implementation.
6. Monitor, control and report on performance against project budget and schedule.
7. Prepare management approvals for all basis of design change requests. Approve payments against invoices.
8. Prepare Job Safety Analysis on critical construction processes where necessary.
9. Facilitate the Pre-Startup Safety Review and ensure necessary action items are completed in a timely manner.
10. Coordinate equipment access with Production.
11. Ensure all projects are completed on time, in budget and technically accurate.
12. Maintain current knowledge of the latest approaches and techniques for effective project management.
13. Work in close cooperation and collaborate with Production, R&D, Engineering, Maintenance and Quality Control Departments.
14. Provide input into the evaluation of new equipment and instrumentation capable of providing improved operation efficiency and reduced downtime.
15. Support Global Engineering project manager on large capital project implementation.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Communication: Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
2. Work Standards: Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
3. Managing Conflict: Effectively explores alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
4. Building a Successful Team: Uses appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitates the completion of team goals.
5. Negotiation: Effectively explores alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
6. Planning and Organizing: Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
7. Quality: Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

1. BS degree in Engineering, Chemical.
2. 5+ years’ experience of demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in executing engineering capital projects, preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment.
3. Experience with process engineering and equipment design.
4. Familiar with stage gate process for capital project implementation.

Ability:

1. Ability to read, interpret and understand technical procedures, PFDs, P&IDs, and technical procedures.
2. Ability to read and understand governmental regulations and company policy and procedures.
3. Ability to understand and write business correspondence, utilize project management related documents and procedures.
4. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, co-workers, customers, vendors, and the general workforce.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.