Project Engineer - Lansing, United States - KPRS Construction
Description
Take a lead role in brainstorming, developing, executing, and closing capital projects. For the candidate to be successful, he or she should be able to effectively work independently and in teams. Will support the startup of new installations and operations of existing processes.Provide project engineering support for the Hubbell, MI facility
Manage projects of varying size and complexity ($10,000 - $2,000,000)
Consult & develop relationships with new and existing vendors, contractors, and engineers as required.
Develop project RFQ/RFP, scopes of work, detailed capital cost estimates, project schedules, and bid specifications.
Design and implementation of process modifications, including, but not limited to, safety, throughput, and energy efficiency improvements
Overall Project Implementation includes document preparation, drawing review and approval, development of equipment specifications and acquisition, contract construction monitoring and cost/scope/schedule management.
Assist in the development and implementation of Management of Change (MOC)Provide technical expertise through participation in process hazard analyses (PHA)Always work in a safe and efficient manner, performing all required SH&E responsibilities.
Execute tasks using recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices including industry codes and standards
Analyzes and processes information to develop future project ideas and project justification.
Participate in operational and mechanical trouble shooting in all process areas in the plant
Develop and interacts with the computerized maintenance management system and ERP (Navision)
Develop pro-active engineering solutions based on RCFA findings
Support the safe start-up of new equipment and processes. Evaluate equipment installation and start-ups
Provide project management support for equipment / system upgrades
Updates P&IDs and other technical documents using AutoCAD
Perform other duties as assigned
Less than 5% of travel required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering; advanced degree preferred
3-5 years of experience working in a chemical or energy plant environment
2-5 years of project engineering experience in an industrial plant environment; chemical plant experience a plus
Relevant Co-op/Internship experience considered
Familiarity with (PMI) PMBOK. CAPM or PMP certification a plus.
Experience with the application of process plant equipment, including rotating equipment, piping, heat exchangers, reactors, tanks, vessels and control systems
Technical training in chemical and process operations
Strong production systems analytical skills
Strong equipment / process technical knowledge
Strong Organizational skills
Able to perform mathematical equations necessary for position's essential duties
Able to learn, understand & support company policies and procedures
Able to recognize and communicate to management any difficulties or problems as related to this position's essential duties and
responsibilities
Ability to travel as needed
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.
About Us
Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds.
Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries.
With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe.
Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else.
This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security.
Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006.