Project Engineer

GSE Workforce Solutions is currently working with a stable chemical manufacturing company that is looking to hire a Project Engineer for their growing team located in the Mesa/Queen Creek area starting ASAP!

You will manage and support engineering and technical projects of 1-10 million dollars for their 3 sites, managing projects from conception to completion. The Plant Managers will be responsible for providing direction and overseeing project elements.

They offer an outstanding benefits package which includes:

• Salary: $140,000+ DOE
• 89% of employers paid medical for employees and family.
• 80% of employers paid dental for employees and families.
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance, Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• 401k with 100% matching employees' first 3% and 50% matching of the next 2% employee contribution.
• 80 hours of vacation pay 40 hours of sick pay, and 16 paid holidays annually.

Medical Insurance

• 89% of employers paid medical for employees and family.

80% of employers paid dental for employees and families.

• Life Insurance & Disability
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance, Long Term and Short-Term Disability plan.

401K

• 401k with 100% matching employees first 3% and 50% matching of the next 2% employee contribution.

Paid Time Off

• 80 hours of vacation pay 40 hours of sick pay, and 16 paid holidays annually.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all activities of assigned projects from inception to completion.

• You will oversee projects supporting the 3 current manufacturing sites. This includes managing all aspects of the project that may contain analog, digital, and various controls.

• Analyses and manages risks on projects.

• Determines project schedules by studying project plans and specifications and calculating time requirements.

• Collaborates with project staff to create a strategic action plan and cost estimates of materials, time, labor, and other resources required to complete the project.

• Manages, facilitates, and contributes to the development of project plans and designs.

• Recommends and/or analyzes materials, equipment, and practices used in the project.

• Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors.

• Supervises progress of development project.

• Compares the actual cost of the development project to estimates.

• Analyzes equipment, systems, processes, and systems to identify modifications to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.

• Prepares periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.

• Ensures compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies as related to safety, building codes, engineering directives, environmental, etc.

• Collaborates with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.

• Collaborates with engineers from other plants to share problems and solutions.

• Ensures all project documentation is completed.

• Compliance with all federal and state regulations.

• Awareness of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline required (Chemical Engineering and or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent).

• 5-10 years of experience in project management, engineering, systems design, or other related field, with at least 3 years of management experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.

• Manufacturing Plant experience required.

• 25% business travel expected.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Experience with CAD, CAD/CAM - Must be able to read and understand CAD drawings, electric wiring diagrams, P&ID, and mass-balance calculations.

• Project Engineering experience with $1 to $10-million-dollar CAPEX projects.

• PMP certified preferred.

• Strong Vendor/Contractor management skills.

• Knowledge and experience with project charters, fast-tracking, and earned value.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• budgeting and cost containment skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Basic understanding of ISO 9000 design requirements.

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