Lead Project Engineer at ZEON Chemicals Inc in Pasadena, Texas

Job Description:

Who We Are:

Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics? Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, and synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids.

Our team is outstanding at what they do, and we enjoy a great company culture and work environment. This combination truly makes us a best place to work!

Overview

Leadership, Innovation, Solutions, Zeon Chemicals L.P. (Zeon) is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids and cyclo-olefin plastics for today's advanced medical and electronic applications. Zeon has an exciting Project Engineer career opportunity in our Pasadena, Texas plant.

Job Description:

Responsible for the planning, procurement, execution and completion of mid-to-large projects. Supervises project field installation and startups to ensure established safety rules and procedures are followed, projects are completed on time and within approved project cost. Other responsibilities include:

• Designs, implements, and communicates, an operational plan for completing projects including project schedules, budgets, and forecasts. Documents plan, assembles appropriation request, and obtains organizational project approvals
• Prepares engineering designs and work specifications
• Reviews and approves drawings including flow sheets, isometrics, P&IDs, layout drawings, and vendor submittals
• Develops RFP packages with appropriate selection criteria and metrics
• Ensures safe implementation of project construction by enforcing the established safety rules and procedures
• Oversees contractor activities to insure they comply with established company standards.
• Monitors progress and performance against the project plan. Takes action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
• Reviews industry policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, security, regulatory compliance, and incorporates Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) into designs
• Collaborates with other engineers and technical personnel and coordinates their specialized contributions to the development of the project
• Identifies, evaluates, monitors, and reports project risk according to company risk assessment policy
• Lead and participate in MOC process, safety reviews, pre-startup safety reviews to ensure successful project execution and close out
• Responsible for maintaining project documentation, project close out and documentation turnover to operations and maintenance

Job Requirements:

A successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, with a minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in project management in the petrochemical industry.
• Proficiency in SAP is preferred.
• PSM experience preferred.
• Project Management Certification is desirable

Benefits:

Zeon employees enjoy growth opportunities as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits program.

Zeon Chemicals does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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