Job Description

Project Engineer

CDI Engineering Solutions

St. James, LA Long-Term Contract

“ Together We Make Life Better ”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Summary:

Serves as a project manager for capital and expense projects of all sizes using the Project Delivery Work Process. This position also provides technical support to the Production and Maintenance Departments. The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Environmental, Health and Safety teams to develop and execute projects for the St James facility.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement projects which improve the profitability, operability, reliability, safety, and environmental performance of the St. James Plant in accordance with Business Plan and Plant Specific objectives.

Plan and lead the efforts of the project team through the development and execution of projects.

Develop the scope of projects, evaluating options, and obtaining management approval.

Obtain funding for the projects.

Opens, manages and closes projects in SAP and periodically reports status to management.

Reporting progress and forecasting costs on a regular basis.

Prepare bid specifications, evaluate bids, and select engineering and construction contractors.

Monitor / manage the design and construction of projects to ensure that they are engineered and built according to key project plans and company standards.

Monitor / control the cost & timing of projects to keep expenditures and schedules within the limits authorized by management.

Manage the start-up of projects and project closure activities in a safe and timely manner so that the project benefits can be fully realized.

Provide turnaround support, troubleshooting and engineering analysis.

Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred.

3+ years' experience in a chemical processing or refinery environment.

Strong commitment to personal safety.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with the exceptionally broad array of people having diverse backgrounds encountered during the life of a project.

Broad generalized knowledge of chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control engineering. Broad generalized knowledge of industry design codes, standards, and practices.

Broad generalized knowledge of personnel safety, process safety, and environmental principles / regulations.

Project management and administrative skills necessary to plan, organize, coordinate, and control the development and execution of a project – including cost and schedule control.

Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of a structured project management or project development and execution process a plus.

Excellent technical and problem-solving skills to identify alternatives to challenges presented and select the most appropriate solution with minimal guidance or precedence.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

EEOC:

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.

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