This position will serve as the responsible project manager, instrumentation and control design for capital projects, formulating initial project concepts through closing documentation. The position also has the responsibility of Process Engineering function utilizing existing assets more effectively, modifying assets to enable integration of product lines. It will be responsible for coordinating efforts of technical experts, including the engineering team and compliance officers, as well as serve as the liaison between production and engineering.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Support individual technical experts with required cost/benefit analysis, budget and schedule development, and identifying constraints.
Develop project ideas into well-defined project scopes, implement to complete on time and within budget delivering scope
Oversee Capital Expenditure Request process.
Achieve synergies with vendors/contractors supporting capital projects by negotiating global contracts.
Assess and document success/failure of completed projects based on initial proposal.
Lead process enhancement initiatives in productivity which feeds capital projects, operational improvements, new product development, and quality targets
Lead and coach process engineers, ensure quality of engineering, process trials and validation program
Coordinates and oversees the addition of all new Process Logic Controllers (PLC's), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), SCADA Systems, and Human Machine Interface Systems (HMI).
Coordinate engineering efforts with the plant personnel to drive best practice manufacturing improvement efforts
Skills and Attributes Requirements
Possess the knowledge and ability to train and develop other engineers
Proven ability to successfully conduct a cost/benefit analysis, oversee development of project justification, present project to superiors and gain approval
Strong team leader skills to coach and coordinate efforts of teams to achieve common goal
Excellent communication skills and proactive communication style to ensure that all affected parties are informed regarding the status of a wide range of projects
Demonstrated success at overseeing a wide range of multiple projects of varying complexity
Proven ability to oversee projects from concept to implementation and documenting final results.
Demonstrated ability to identify project constraints (manufacturing process, budget, schedule, etc.) and either eliminate the constraints or manage the project within
Proven capability in defining productivity improvement opportunities through procedural or operational modification
Education/Experience Requirements
Engineering Degree required.
Over 10 years in engineering/project management experience
At least 5 - 7 years experience supervising engineers
Mineral processing experience preferred, Cement and Chemical also accepted.
Requires travel up to 30% of the time, mainly within US west coast
Annual Salary Range: $150k - $175k Depending on experience