Advanced Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Projects -CapEx

Overview

Leadership of Capital and Expense Projects ($10K - ~$10MM) for Celanese.

Our Mechanical Project Engineer will provide project management, technical engineering design, costs, plans, and specifications for construction of new facilities and reconditioning or altering of existing systems and equipment. Defines final project scope, determines best engineering solution, estimates cost, develops funding requests and manages spending and execution throughout life of the project.

Responsibilities

• Based on project requirements, communicates team member needs to site supervision to execute the project. Provides timing and direction to this team in order to achieve cost and timing of project.
• Leads decisions on contracting strategy and selection of contractor(s).
• Responsible for controlling costs, forecasting spending and reporting schedules to Site supervision. Provides detailed engineering design for plant additions and modifications via contract design group. Coordinates / manages contract in-house or off-site engineering and design efforts during engineering, design and drafting phases of project life.
• Participates in project Safety Reviews (MSR), Management of Change (MOC) process, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and other hand-over activities. Assists in start-up, SOP development and training as required. Responsible for ensuring all engineering, maintenance and operational documentation is filed and available at time of startup. Manages updates to SAP, spare parts selection and stocking efforts.
• Writes specifications for equipment, evaluates vendor's bids, and selects equipment. Manages these purchases to ensure delivery, specification compliance and cost and forecast control. Provides engineering consulting services to Site. Reviews new project feasibility and provides innovative use of technology.
• Oversees and manages construction activities related to projects. Checks for compliance with approved specifications and designs. Performs appropriate construction checkout and readiness reviews before PSSR.

Qualifications

Desirable Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

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