Project Engineer III

Job Description:

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other.  Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career.  You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team or Function Overview

GAF is looking for a Project Engineer to join the Project Engineering team for the manufacturing site in Michigan City, IN

Summary

The Project Engineer will develop, execute, and manage assigned projects in support of plant performance goals. With application of engineering principles, the candidate will investigate and clearly define projects that optimize and improve the production capability of the plant. The role will report to the Engineering Manager of the Asphaltic Plant and partner with the team to meet company objectives.

Essential Duties

• Proactively identify engineering opportunities and apply technical expertise to develop actionable solutions. 
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to address operational or maintenance problems.  Conduct engineering analyses and follow through with project recommendations.
• Develop project scopes of work, create and assemble drawings, initiate purchase requisitions, manage contractor progress, and ensure successful project startup and completion.
• Take ownership of the assigned project from conception to completion with little supervision, applying all areas of engineering expertise to obtain a successful outcome.
• Develop detailed justifications for capital expenditures and communicate them both verbally and in writing at multiple levels within the organization.
• Work with Purchasing in the procurement of project materials and purchase order issuance to contractors.
• Coordinate between GAF and contractor representatives to complete projects on time and within budget.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs. Work on elevated open grating.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing

Under This Roof, We Require

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3+years of experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• High volume manufacturing knowledge with engineering focus on production machinery, preferably continuous process
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering fundamentals and proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suites and AutoCAD.
• Good communication skills: written, verbal and listening skills
• Good planning and organization skills

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).