ECI Group

Wear plate manufacturer and supplier

Project Engineer - CO Plant

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWaggaman, LA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
Advanced degrees or certifications such as PMP or LEED are advantageous.
15–20+ years of experience in petrochemical, chemical, or refinery construction or project management, including experience in manufacturing and utilities.
Basic process and operations knowledge of Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) and Vapor Purification Swing Adsorption (VPSA) technology is required.
Proficiency in project management software, budgeting tools, and data analysis is required.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities are required.
Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams is required.
U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residence is required.

Responsibilities

Manage the portfolio of Carbon Monoxide Plant equipment selection, delivery, construction, startup, and commissioning at the Waggaman facility.
Review equipment designs for reliability and maintainability considerations for the SMR and VPSA units.
Participate in capital projects and equipment commissioning activities.
Support installation, startup, and performance testing of CO plant equipment.
Assist with spare parts optimization and inventory management.
Lead projects from equipment selection, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating across multiple project phases.
Develop, monitor, and control project budgets; identify cost variances and implement corrective actions; prepare and present budget and status reports.
Create detailed project schedules, track progress, and ensure adherence to timelines; manage dependencies and resource allocation.
Support consultant selection and subcontractor management; negotiate rates, manage change orders, and resolve disputes.
Ensure projects meet design, safety, and regulatory standards; conduct quality reviews and compliance checks.
Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile owners; communicate project status, risks, and opportunities.
Prepare performance reports, financial models, and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced degrees or certifications such as PMP or LEED.

Join the ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network as a Project Engineer | CO Plant. This is an onsite contract role with an anticipated 12 month duration at our client's manufacturing facility. Note: You must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident to qualify for this position.

About our Client
Our client is developing and operating a major chemical manufacturing facility in Waggaman, Louisiana, producing Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate (EMC) for the battery supply chain.   The site is a petrochemical/chemical manufacturing operation requiring engineering support for construction, commissioning, startup, reliability, maintenance, and operations activities

Job Summary
The Project Engineer |CO Plant is responsible for ensuring that both the Steam Methane Reforming [SMR] and Vapor Purification Swing Adsorption [VPSA] Units are delivered on time, within budget, meet the highest quality standards, while also managing equipment startup and commissioning activities. This role works closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to reduce downtime, optimize asset performance, and support operational excellence.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
CO Plant Oversight:
Manage the portfolio of Carbon Monoxide Plant equipment selection, delivery construction, startup and commissioning at the Waggaman facility. Review equipment designs for reliability and maintainability considerations for the SMR and VPSA units. Participate in capital projects and equipment commissioning activities.  Support installation, startup, and performance testing of CO plant equipment. Assist with spare parts optimization and inventory management.
Project Lifecycle Management:
Lead projects from equipment selection, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating across multiple project phases.
Budget & Cost Control:
Develop, monitor, and control project budgets; identify cost variances and implement corrective actions; prepare and present budget and status reports.
Scheduling & Planning:
Create detailed project schedules, track progress, and ensure adherence to timelines; manage dependencies and resource allocation.
Contract & Procurement Support:
Consultant selection, and subcontractor management; negotiate rates, manage change orders, and resolve disputes.
Quality & Compliance:
Ensure projects meet design, safety, and regulatory standards; conduct quality reviews and compliance checks.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile owners; communicate project status, risks, and opportunities.
Data & Reporting:
Prepare performance reports, financial models, and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, advanced degrees or certifications (PMP, LEED, etc.) are advantageous.
Experience: 15 - 20+ years in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction, or project management, with experience in manufacturing and utilities.
Technical Skills:  Basic process and operations knowledge of both the Steam Methane Reforming [SMR] and Vapor Purification Swing Adsorption [VPSA] technology.
Project Management Skills: Proficiency in project management software, budgeting tools, and data analysis; ability to use modeling and reporting to support decision-making
Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

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About the Company

ECI Group

Wear plate manufacturer and supplier

Enduraclad International supplies wear protection solutions, including wear plates (steel, ceramic) and polymer linings, as well as smooth overlays, produced in two ISO-certified workshops in Western Australia. Its products create durable, wear‑resistant surfaces that extend equipment life in harsh industrial service. The company differentiates itself by offering a one‑stop, in‑house manufacturing and direct supply chain with national and international reach, backed by ISO 9001:2015 and Equal Assurance certifications. Its goal is to deliver reliable, high‑quality wear protection that reduces downtime and prolongs equipment life for customers in Australia and beyond.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 2011

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