We are seeking a Capital Projects Engineer for a top client in the Gonzales, Louisiana area! This is a long-term contract position with a global company that has a longtime successful record across many industry sectors!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead assigned capital projects (standalone projects and projects within plant outages) and manage all engineering, design, and construction resources
• Develop estimates, funding documents, schedule, and ongoing forecasts for plant executed projects within SAP
• Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews and ORI's and that all recommendations are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all project designs
• Provide field supervision / support during projects execution
• Manage Project Safety
• Maintain projects on budget and schedule
• Ensure all projects meet the operability needs of the customer
• Basic understanding of operating plant environment.
• Understands quality standards as outlined by the company

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects experience
• Role model within Project Engineering function
• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements
• Organizational credibility - able to influence business area, engineering and manufacturing managers in decision making process
• 3-10 years' experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines
• Technical degree (chemical engineering or mechanical engineering preferred)
• Professional Engineer preferred
• Ability to travel 25-40% of the time depending on assigned workload

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct Safety Kickoff Meeting with contractors and operations team prior to start of project execution
• Confirm contractor is aware of and follows all company Safety Standards
• Clearly communicate safety goals
• Complete short-term contractor BSP forms daily during execution of project
• Complete JSA reviews and fill out JSA Review form daily during execution of project
• Participate in the Safe Work Permit issuance process with the operations team
• Lead daily morning safety / toolbox meetings with all crafts
• Report all incidents immediately
• Ensure all contractors on site for project execution have submitted an Emergency Action Plan prior to mobilization
• Participate in Safety Sampling and Critical Safety Audits during outages
• Attend and contribute to monthly Safety Meetings