Sun Chemical · 10 hours ago
Project Engineer
Valparaiso, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expSun Chemical is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, and they are seeking a Project Engineer to define and manage capital projects. The role involves defining project scopes, managing budgets, and ensuring projects are implemented safely and on schedule.
ChemicalCosmeticsElectronicsManufacturing
Hiring Manager
LeighAnn Johnston, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Define and clearly articulate project scopes that meet or exceed all corporate, site, and/or regulatory requirements
Obtain quotes from approved contractors and vendors
Submit Capital Authorization Requests
Initiate and track Management of Change process ensuring stakeholders are completing their actions to schedule
Implement projects from cradle to grave while ensuring the work is done safely, to schedule, on budget, and on quality
Monitor and work with contractors to correct any deficiencies in safety compliance, schedule adherence, quality control, or approved status compliance
Actively manage and track spending. Provide periodic status updates to the plant leadership team
Ensure plant drawings, procedures, and other critical records and documentation are updated based on additions or changes related to the projects
Provide project management and contractor oversite support to maintenance and offsite corporate project managers
Serve as a technical resource for other departments
Assist with troubleshooting technical and manufacturing problems, root cause investigations, and implementing solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or other related engineering or technical discipline
3+ years' experience working on capital projects
Strong communication skills across a range of disciplines not limited to tradespersons, operators, mechanics, technical staff, and leadership
Proficient user of MS Office products
In depth practical knowledge of occupational and process safety requirements such as LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, PPE, etc
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision are critical
Preferred
Master's in in a related field and/or project management accreditation
3+ years' experience working in a PSM facility
3+ years' experience in heavy industry such as chemical, paper, refining, etc
Managed projects above $1 M
Benefits
Merit increases
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long term disability benefits
401(k)+match
Life insurance
Company
Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical is leading the way in developing, testing and promoting low migration products.
10001+ employees
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