Project Engineer IV

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Project Engineer to support the Ennis, Texas manufacturing site.  The Senior Project Engineer will be proficient in developing, executing, and controlling assigned projects in support of plant performance goals.  With expert application of engineering principles and techniques, the candidate will investigate and clearly define projects that optimize and improve the production capability of the plant.  The Senior Project Engineer will make sound recommendations, considering factors such as safety, cost, schedule, operability, maintainability, and materials and methods of construction.  The ideal candidate is self-motivated, agile, and adept at managing multiple engineering assignments.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Take ownership of engineering projects from conception to completion as self-directed work, applying all areas of engineering expertise to obtain feasible, effective solutions.

• Work with the maintenance and production teams to resolve operational problems and identify new opportunities.  Conduct engineering analyses and present recommendations.

• Develop detailed justifications for capital expenditures and prepare project authorization forms with supporting documentation.

• Provide effective, regular communication of project status both verbally and in writing at multiple levels within the organization.

• Perform daily oversight of contractor work and coordinate with plant operations to ensure capital projects are executed efficiently and with minimal interference to manufacturing operations.

• Ensure contractors are performing work in a safe manner and adhering to site safety requirements.  Determine the relevant safety policy for the scope of work and issue safe-work permits to the contractor on a daily basis.

• Work closely with Accounting and Purchasing departments to ensure total financial accountability of assigned projects and complete closure.

• Coach, lead, and mentor less experienced engineers.

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical) coupled with more than 7 years of demonstrated, relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, including capital project management. 

• Demonstrated experience in managing external contractors and ensuring the highest level of safety engagement.

• Strong ability to manage multiple capital projects and engineering assignments.

• Excellent communication skills, able to provide effective communication through all levels of the organization.

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor (or equivalent). 

Desired Proficiencies:

• Extensive experience with safety systems to include Lock/Tag/Verify, permitting and behavior based safety programs.

• Design and field experience with variable frequency drives, power distribution, and/or PLCs.

• Experience with material handling, web tension control, process piping, pumps, and mechanical power transmission.

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).