Project Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead assigned capital projects (standalone projects and projects within plant outages) and manage engineering, design, and construction resources in the West Gulf Coast (WGC) Region. Typical project load is between 10-20 projects up to $2MM TIC.
• Develop estimates, funding request documents, schedules, and ongoing forecasts for assigned projects.
• Ensure all projects undergo adequate hazard and safety reviews, with timely completion of all recommendations.
• Ensure inherent process safety is followed in all project designs.
• Provide field supervision/support during project field execution.
• Manage project safety.
• Maintain projects on budget and schedule.
• Ensure all projects meet the operability needs of the customer.
• Gain a basic understanding of the operating plant environment, process, and equipment.
• Understand and adhere to quality standards.

• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, or capital projects experience.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn.
• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Organizational credibility - able to influence business area, engineering, and manufacturing managers in decision-making processes.
• Technical degree (Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• Ability to travel 10-20% depending on workload - WGC region includes operating facilities in TX and LA.

• Conduct Safety Kickoff Meetings with contractors and operations teams before project execution.
• Confirm contractors are aware of and follow all Safety and Engineering Standards.
• Clearly communicate safety goals - 0 Recordables, 0 First Aids.
• Complete short-term contractor safety audit forms daily during project execution.
• Complete Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reviews and forms daily during project execution.
• Participate in the Safe Work Permit issuance process with the operations team.
• Lead daily morning safety/toolbox meetings with all crafts.
• Report all incidents immediately.
• Participate in Safety Sampling and Critical Safety Audits during outages.
• Attend and contribute to monthly Team Safety Meetings.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintains professionalism and harmony with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business area individuals.
• Utilizes a positive and constructive attitude toward resolving problems and conflicts.
• Accepts direction, constructive feedback, and supervision.
• Demonstrates calmness in demanding situations.
• Works within and promotes a teamwork philosophy.
• Effectively manages time and completes tasks in a timely manner.

REQUIRED ABILITIES AND CONDUCT:

• Able to achieve various State-mandated certifications (TWIC, OSHA, etc.) and other requirements as deemed necessary.
• Pass a criminal background investigation. Subject to pre-employment, reasonable cause, periodic, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Prioritize "Zero is achievable" safety policy in words and actions to protect self, others, and the environment.
• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior when interacting with co-workers, supervisors, and management.
• Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to company activities, staff, management, and participating onsite affiliates.

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.