Project Engineer 2

$98,800.00-$135,900.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

Project Engineer II is accountable for all technical and commercial aspects of investment projects for the Cleburne, TX facility. Execution will be completed safely, timely, on budget and per the agreed scope and functionality. Cooperates and communicates actively with the project stakeholders such as plant managers and business leaders to ensure alignment in all stages of the project.

Responsible for equipment and work specifications; develop schedules, budgets and forecasts; selects materials, equipment, project resources, and contractors with and ensures all aspects of the design are reviewed technically and commercially for scope, safety, quality, and functionality with guidance and support from plant engineer or divisional engineering leader.

Project Engineer II provides support in the different stages of the project and reviews options and provides guidance.

Your Day to Day:

Execute investment projects with a budget of $25k to $1.5M with medium/high complexity according the JM Capital Projects Process requirements described below:

·         Develop, guide, review, and present project feasibility studies and business cases that accurately identify project benefits, risks, and returns project assignments concurrently and driving projects to completion

·         Estimate costs of an approved project, resources and time required to complete. Drives the iteration of options to identify in the end the most optimal technical solution to meet the cost/performance improvements defined in the business case.

·         Evaluates vendors in close cooperation with procurement to check cost/performance and decides according the project RACI on the sourcing plan

·         Provide project management and oversight for all aspects and phases for multiple project assignments concurrently and drive projects to completion

·         Review Mechanical and/or Electrical Controls detail engineering for all project aspects

·         Ensure compliance with technical specifications and contracts for equipment and services for all aspects of projects

·         Coordinate, review, provide oversight and manage external engineering resources and consultants as needed

·         Develop bid request documentation, supplier lists, bid evaluations, and make recommendations for purchasing

·         Design of safe processes and specification of safe equipment, ensures that ergonomics is considered in all areas of design, and that potential safety and health hazards are identified and eliminated during project execution

·         Design and specify environmentally compliant equipment and processes, ensure that all permit requirements are considered and addressed in the design, and that potential environmental issues are identified and addressed during project execution

·         Prepare, review, deliver, and implement necessary training to maintenance and operations hourly workforce regarding the project

·         Ensure that all safety policies and procedures are followed, driving a zero-incident project environment

·         Work with Engineering Leaders and Procurement to evaluate potential engineering firms and contractors

·         Maintain effective communication to management and project customers regarding project status, problems, and changes

·         Apply lean manufacturing concepts to all aspects of design and project execution

·         Prepare, organize, document, and archive project documentation

·         Drives a continuous lesson learned logbook through the project and drives the analysis after finishing the project. Communication of the results in the engineering team to support the continuous improvement.

·         Works proactively with process engineers, production, and maintenance departments to solve process and equipment issues, and to identify improvement opportunities based on joint performance reviews with coworkers.

·         Provide engineering input for improved automation and product packaging opportunities

·         Follows the trends in technology and equipment design by visiting JM plants, tradeshows/exhibitions and key vendors.

·         May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

·         Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or relevant technical field with a minimum of 3 years' engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing industry

·         Strong project management skills with projects up to $5M

·         Solid leadership skills

·         Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

·         Strong problem-solving skills

·         Demonstrated high level of drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities

·         Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

·         Proficient in project scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera)

·         Experience managing contractors and sub-contractors, including bid process

·         Experience preparing estimates, schedules, and project deliverables

·         Proven ability to negotiate and manage change

·         Exposure to SAP systems a plus

·         Ability to work independently and in a team environment

·         Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally

·         Ability to lead individuals or a project team to achieve milestones and objectives by setting priorities and providing direction.

·         Travel 5-10%

·         Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility: May be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.

·         May be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to and including 25 pounds

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Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.