Regional Mechanical Project Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

1. Manage Divisional Projects:

·       Manage capital improvement projects at existing operations.

·       Prepare scope of work documents for projects assigned.

·       Provide expertise in evaluation of potential projects including the selection of new equipment, new technology, and process innovations.

·       Execute feasibility studies and conceptual design (pre-engineering studies).

·       Develop cost estimate or direct the work of an engineering firm to develop the estimate.

·       Scope, define and write standards & specifications for basic and detailed engineering.

·       Review and challenge basic & detailed engineering studies.

·       Develop Capex Requests for new improvement projects.

·       Ensure capital projects are completed on time and within budget.

·       Support Engineering and manage the capital projects.

2. Mechanical Engineering:

·       Develop conceptual design for small projects.

·       Provide mechanical engineering expertise and experience in design of new equipment and modifications of existing plant infrastructure.

·       Review mechanical and electrical design details of proposals submitted by design engineers and contractors

·       Review and approve fabrication drawings for projects.

·       Review reliability engineering function at the Plants and develop systems to improve reliability management

·       Work with the Maintenance Managers at the Plants to develop major maintenance priorities

·       Identify ways to increase productivity in Maintenance through improvements in work processes, techniques and tools.

3. Divisional Capital Budget:

·       Prepare CERs for capex projects, primarily focused on investments to support process improvement.

·       Assist Finance with technical supporting data for CAFÉ forms on these and other applicable projects.

·       Support the plants’ budgeting process for capital by helping to identify needed projects that will lead to overall improved process efficiency.

4. Provide technical assistance in solving equipment problems:

·       Travel to the different Plants and Terminals as required for on-site technical evaluations.

·       Lead investigations to determine the root causes of equipment failures.

·       Track implementation of recommendations for changes and improvements.

5. Provide a variety of engineering functions in support of plant operations and optimization efforts:

·       Under general direction, perform engineering duties supporting various disciplines including process, production/manufacturing, electrical, automation, quality and maintenance (reliability).

·       Ability to perform with minimal supervision on multiple projects in a continuous manufacturing environment is essential.

·       Develop material balances, preliminary layouts and equipment lists.

·       Assist the operating personnel in evaluating new equipment and technology.

6. Function as a facilitator / technical advisor to operations:

·       Provide facts & data for evaluating system improvement opportunities.

·       Assist with implementation of system improvements & projects.

·       Develop Standard Operating Procedures for approval.

·       Formulate and present technical training.

·       Provide assistance and design guidance with safety practices in mind.

7. Other duties as assigned.

ATTRIBUTES:

·       Strong understanding of safety and environmental regulations, and the desire to follow all established procedures.

·       High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.

·       Knowledgeable in all phases of plant design, process evaluation, equipment application and construction management.

·       Proficient in statistical process control and data analysis.

·       Technical aptitude and strong analytical skills.

·       Detail oriented with problem solving.

·       Able to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary way with all levels of the organization.

·       Able and willing to spend time in the plants working with the Operators, Supervisors, and Managers.

·       Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.

·       Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD.

·       Ability to travel to plant sites about 60-70% of the time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

·       Must be physically able to perform work assigned.

·       Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations.

·       Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 150 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels.

·       Will be working at times in covered environment but mainly in a lime/mineral environment.

·       The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Lime/Mineral Particles.

·       The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting.

·       Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

·       Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other technical related field or equivalent work experience.



PREFFERED EDUCATION:

·       Professional Engineering Registration (P.E.), CAPM or PMP certification. Advanced degree preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

·       Five (5) to Seven (7) or more years of prior project management and/or engineering experience in heavy manufacturing and/or mining processes with the focus around safety, productivity, and costs compliance or savings.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE:

·       Lime, cement, or minerals industry process experience strongly preferred.