Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that's committed to solving the world's toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers' ecological footprint.
Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.
The Project Engineer will manage capital projects, supporting various plant operations. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. The ideal candidate fosters a collaborative environment, values safety, and drives continuous improvement within a Process Safety Management (PSM) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) framework.
Essential Job Functions:
Champion Arxada Chemicals' "Vision is Zero" initiative, striving for zero injuries, process incidents, distribution incidents, and environmental incidents in all activities.
Promote our "Product Stewardship" initiative to enhance the health, safety, and environmental performance of products throughout their lifecycle.
Lead project development from inquiry through execution, managing capital projects. This may include working with global engineering teams.
Plan, monitor, and execute projects to meet scope, cost, quality, and timeline objectives while ensuring alignment with PSM and GMP standards.
Track and report project milestones, providing clear status updates to management, stakeholders, and customers.
Resolve project challenges proactively and ensure any issues are addressed efficiently.
Oversee contractor management, including safety performance, compliance with engineering practices, and auditing.
Provide technical expertise and support to operations, engineering, and maintenance teams as needed.
Participate in and lead interdisciplinary reviews on new and existing projects, such as P&ID reviews, HAZOPs, PHAs, and Mechanical Integrity assessments.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project).
Data Analytics experience utilizing Excel.
Knowledge of capital project development, execution, and field implementation.
Understanding of process improvements.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Possess good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated commitment to a participative work environment.
Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
The expected salary range for this role is $86,400 - $105,600; specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.
This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace, and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.