Excellent opportunity with a global company that has a strong history of innovation and an excellent work/life balance and traditionally low turnover. Seeking a project engineer for their manufacturing facility located near Saint Louis, Missouri. Will be occasional travel, maybe 15-20%. Local candidates preferred but relocation assistance available. Excellent benefits including multiple retirement benefits.

Job Description:

• Will generally handle smaller capital projects up to maybe $3-4 MM in size at times.
• Responsibility for assisting with the annual plan for capital projects and budgeting.
• Demonstrated past experience in leading capital projects safely, on budget and schedule.
• Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Work with local ESH representatives to obtain necessary permitting and ensure all PPA/PHA action items are addressed during the project cycle.
• Work with the engineering contractor to build estimates during the various phases of the project cycle and effectively communicate these estimates to Operations and Maintenance teams
• Develop construction schedules for the project and report to facility management on the project status.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering. (ChemE a plus)
• Demonstrated project leadership/management and at least 5 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Must possess and demonstrate experience executing capital projects including project scope, budgeting, equipment/ material selection and procurement and contractor management
• Must have operating company experience. E&C only type experience not considered.
• Demonstrated ability to work with engineering firms to drive excellence in progressing projects through the various stage gates during the lifecycle of the project.
• Experience in the chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial type facility. Experience in a PSM regulated industry preferred.
• Sound knowledge of industry best practice change procedures for projects and demonstrated ability to implement and manage throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Thorough understanding of industry best practices and Project Stage Gate processes and best practices for effective project execution.
• PMP certification a plus.
• Should be open to 15-20% travel