Project Engineer II at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway in CLEBURNE, Texas

Job Description:

Position Titlte: Project Engineer II

Location: Cleburne TX

Req ID: R24_2220

Time Type: Full time

Description:

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$94,600.00-$130,100.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

Project Engineer II is accountable for all technical and commercial aspects of an investment projects in the Cleburne facility. Execution will be completed safely, timely, on budget and per the agreed scope and functionality. Cooperates and communicates actively with the project stakeholders such as plant managers and business leaders to ensure alignment in all stages of the project.

Responsible for equipment and work specifications; develop schedules, budgets and forecasts; selects materials, equipment, project resources, and contractors with and ensures all aspects of the design are reviewed technically and commercially for scope, safety, quality, and functionality with guidance and support from plant engineer or divisional engineering leader.

Project Engineer II provides support in the different stages of the project and reviews options and provides guidance.

Your Day to Day:

Execute investment projects within a budget with medium/high complexity according the CPP process and requirements described below:

• Develop, guide, review, and present project feasibility studies and business cases that accurately identify project benefits, risks, and returns project assignments concurrently and driving projects to completion
• Estimate costs of an approved project, resources and time required to complete. Drives the iteration of options to identify in the end the most optimal technical solution to meet the cost/performance improvements defined in the business case.
• Evaluates vendors in close cooperation with procurement to check cost/performance and decides according the project RACI on the sourcing plan
• Provide project management and oversight for all aspects and phases for multiple project assignments concurrently and drive projects to completion
• Review Mechanical and/or Electrical Controls detail engineering for all project aspects
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services for all aspects of projects
• Coordinate, review, provide oversight and manage external engineering resources and consultants as needed
• Develop bid request documentation, supplier lists, bid evaluations, and make recommendations for purchasing
• Design of safe processes and specification of safe equipment, ensures that ergonomics is considered in all areas of design, and that potential safety and health hazards are identified and eliminated during project execution
• Design and specify environmentally compliant equipment and processes, ensure that all permit requirements are considered and addressed in the design, and that potential environmental issues are identified and addressed during project execution
• Prepare, review, deliver, and implement necessary training to maintenance and operations hourly workforce regarding the project
• Ensure that all safety policies and procedures are followed, driving a zero-incident project environment
• Work with Engineering Leaders and Procurement to evaluate potential engineering firms and contractors
• Maintain effective communication to management and project customers regarding project status, problems, and changes
• Apply lean manufacturing concepts to all aspects of design and project execution
• Prepare, organize, document, and archive project documentation
• Drives a continuous lesson learned logbook through the project and drives the analysis after finishing the project. Communication of the results in the engineering team to support the continuous improvement.
• Works proactively with process engineers, production, and maintenance departments to solve process and equipment issues, and to identify improvement opportunities based on joint performance reviews with coworkers.
• Provide engineering input for improved automation and product packaging opportunities
• Follows the trends in technology and equipment design by visiting tradeshows / exhibitions and key vendors.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, (chemical or mechanical) with a minimum of 3 years' engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing industry
• Strong project management skills with projects up to $2M
• Solid leadership skills
• Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated high level of drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficient in project scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera)
• Experience managing contractors and sub-contractors, including bid process
• Experience preparing estimates, schedules, and project deliverables
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage change
• Exposure to SAP systems a plus
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Supervises/Leads individuals or a project team to achieve milestones and objectives by setting priorities and providing direction. May provide feedback for performance evaluations.
• Some travel required (10%)
• Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility: May be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
• May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to and including 25 pounds

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

About Us: Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story. Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Read More

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