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Ross Environmental Services, Inc. · 3 weeks ago

Plant Project Engineer

Grafton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Ross Environmental Services, Inc. is seeking a Plant Project Engineer to manage large capital projects within a chemical plant environment. The role involves planning, executing, and monitoring projects, collaborating with various vendors and departments, and improving safety and compliance through facility modifications.

ConsultingCRMInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, monitor large capital projects

Work with multiple vendors

Work across the organization to deliver the project

Identifies, develops, and implements projects and facility modifications to improve safety, compliance and/or profitability performance

Estimates resources and participants required to achieve project goals. Develops written project plans for organizational approval

Effectively communicates project expectations and project status to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion through documents, formal presentations, and ad hoc communications

Where required, negotiates with other department managers for personnel and material resources to achieve project goals

Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential problems, and devises contingency plans

Manages expenditures consistent with budget and business plans

Assists with control system and plant information system modifications in conjunction with the Maintenance, ICE, and IT departments

Assists in maintenance of facility Process Safety Management (PSM) programs (e.g., Process Hazard Analysis and Management of Change)

Evaluates systems, processes and equipment for improvement opportunities

Develops, recommends and reports measurements on key business activities

Works all hours required to meet project deadlines

Works indoors and outdoors in a plant environment

Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed and in accordance with safety policies and procedures

Enters confined spaces as required and in accordance with safety policies and procedures

Climbs stairs and scaffoldings as required

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects

Physically able to lead and participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings

Understands both RIS’ ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety and ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, and assists with executing their objectives

Performs other job-related duties assigned

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringProcess EngineeringProject ManagementDistributed Control SystemsSafety ComplianceHazardous Waste ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Combustion Engineering, or related field

8 or more years of hands-on engineering experience in a process-oriented, chemical plant environment with an emphasis on process engineering and project management; familiarity with combustion technology is preferred

Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DSC) to control manufacturing processes, such as oil refining, petrochemicals, central station power generation, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage manufacturing, cement production, steelmaking, and papermaking is preferred

Incineration experience and experience in Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) preferred. Experience with safety and environmental compliance as related to chemical operations, including familiarity with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) and OSHA

Experience with purchasing, contracts and capital projects

Experience implementing all phases of a project (e.g., concept, scope and budget development, management approval, design and implementation, start-up and closure)

Capable of managing to completion a variety of projects and programs simultaneously and efficiently

Inquisitive, organized and detail-oriented with the ability to set short-term goals independently and to work without close supervision

Effective in team environment with strong communications skills and motivation skills and an ability to work well with all levels of the organization

Good computer skills (Microsoft Office and terminal applications)

Good written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization

Availability to be on-call or work occasional off hours as business needs dictate

Must be medically released to wear a respirator

Position requires exercise of independent judgment, exercise of discretion and ability to work with minimum supervision

Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to safely perform the essential functions of the job

Preferred

familiarity with combustion technology

Incineration experience and experience in Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs)

Experience with safety and environmental compliance as related to chemical operations, including familiarity with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) and OSHA