Senior Project Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and promote a culture of safety across all operations, including work performed by contractors.
• Perform project engineering activities, including the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new processing equipment or systems.
• Continuously evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to plant processes and operating procedures.
• Support the production of high-quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations, including participation in audits and investigations.
• Collaborate with Environmental, Health, and Safety teams to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, NFPA, NEC).
• Coordinate and direct process hazard analyses, including data collection, checklist completion, and implementation of engineering change management action items.
• Lead engineering support for Food Safety and related quality initiatives.
• Provide technical support for Sales and Marketing teams, including customer interactions.
• Support daily production activities by monitoring process performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop operating procedures and training materials for new equipment and processes.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, co-ops, and interns to promote professional development.
• Serve as a technical resource to support plant equipment maintenance and operational reliability.
• Assist site management in balancing workloads and provide backup support as necessary.
• Promote effective communication across all departments to ensure project and operational success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required.
• Advanced education or certification in Project Management is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in process or project engineering in the chemical-processing industry preferred.
• At least 5 years of capital project management experience, including interfacing with contractors