What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Charter Next Generation?
Maximize your potential, own your impact. We are Charter Next Generation (CNG). We are curious. We are courageous. We are competitive. We are North America’s leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty film, and flexible packaging solutions for a greener tomorrow. Join us and our 2,000 employee-owners now as we passionately pursue sustainable solutions to create a better world.
This career opportunity is located at our CNG facility in Blythewood, SC.
What we offer - Our hardworking team deserves benefits that work for them:
Total Rewards:
- Significant earning potential in year 1
- Progressive pay with skills development
- Additional earnings through employee ownership program
- Benefits day 1
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k with 5% company match at 90 days of employment
- Vacation upon day of hire
People & Culture:
- Sustainability leader
- Innovative & dynamic environment
- Safety & quality driven
- Purpose-driven & Values-based
- Community partners
- Earth stewardship
As a Project Engineer your responsibilities will be:
- Develop and lead projects so that material needs, contractors, and plant staff are informed and coordinated to complete necessary work in a timely manner.
- Review Predictive Maintenance data to ensure corrective measures are applied to prevent serious unplanned breakdowns.
- Assist in developing Best Practices, training materials, Modules for safety, Preventive / Predictive Maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting topics.
- Provide leadership and coordination support for Maintenance Department personnel and projects.
- Provide electrical/troubleshooting support for Maintenance Department personnel and projects.
- Provide engineering / technical support, including, but not limited to, installations, major failures, data collection/evaluation, machine design, process evaluation, system/component modeling, energy/control optimization, commissioning, and testing.
- Work with plant leadership to progress plant strategic plan
- Initiate projects and processes with other plant departments and then facilitate projects through execution
- Verify that rebuild and retrofit Bill of Materials cover components required for the work planned. Maintain accurate and up-to-date drawings / documentation related to projects and upgrades.
- Manage contractors and costs during project installations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date drawings / documentation related to projects and upgrades.
- Ensure the highest possible operating efficiency is obtained.
- Plan and develop expansion strategies and layouts.
- Develop and manage relationships with primary vendors and suppliers to ensure equipment reliability.
- Perform other related work as required.
- Plc programming
A strong Project Engineer will possess:
- Bachelor degree in Material Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Polymer Science.
- Project management experience a plus
- Excellent computer literacy and knowledge of design and visual software
- Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices
- Plastics equipment knowledge is a plus not mandatory
Safety at CNG:
- Ensure that safety and health concerns are given primary consideration in all activities
- Follows company guidelines and actively participates in all safety processes
- Carry out job/area specific housekeeping duties and maintain a high standard of professionalism
- Look for, report, and correct any near misses/unsafe conditions or behaviors as soon as possible
- Identify needed changes and make recommendations - find a better way
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues, requesting supervisor assistance when needed (use as needed)
Physical Work and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Team members are also required to frequently talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Team members in this role are exposed to seasonal temperature/humidity changes that can be near 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Are our values a match for you?
- Committed – We act with integrity and respect for one another.
- Collaborative – We are better when we work together.
- Caring – We strive to be socially conscious in all we do.
- Courageous – We take risks to achieve better outcomes.
- Curious – We encourage new thinking to reimagine what’s possible.
- Competitive – We play to win.
Want to learn more about CNG? Click here to learn from our employees! https://www.youtube.com/@charternextgeneration
If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our CNG team today!
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