Project Engineering Lead - Freeport, TX - Onsite

Project Engineering Lead

Location: Freeport, TX (US)

Onsite

As a Project Engineering Lead, you’ll be responsible for the optimization and improvement of the production plant, utilities and general site infrastructure by providing process & project engineering support and capital project management.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Design:
• Identify and troubleshoot ongoing process and system issues, providing technical solutions.
• Independently develop engineering packages for field implementation, which may involve multiple disciplines such as process, mechanical, civil, and electrical.
• Provide process technology recommendation and equipment selection.
• Collaborate with external engineering contractors, as needed, to deliver project engineering packages.
  
  

• Construction management:
• Manage the procurement process by soliciting contractor bids and working with the sourcing department to select the appropriate contract for project execution.
• Plan project tasks and coordinate with contractors, maintenance, and operations teams, including issuing necessary permits.
• Supervise on-site construction contractors to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and the safe execution of the project.
• Coordinate inspection and testing schedules with contractors, and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) when required.
  
  

• Commissioning and Startup
• Serve as the primary resource for executing the commissioning and startup phases of the project.
• Take responsibility for the engineered solutions and provide essential commissioning and startup documentation, including procedures, test protocols, and related materials.
  
  

• Project Management
• Project lead for the complete project life cycle.
• Defining, executing and evaluating site small capex projects. The incumbent will be mainly responsible for small projects with multidiscipline engineering involved.
• Establish and ahere to project schedules and accurately manage project budgets (forecasting, spending, invoicing and project closing).
• Actively drive all tasks in projects to expedite executions.
• Schedule periodic project reviews with all stakeholders
• Execute the projects in compliance to DSM procedures and standards.
• Displays and promotes positive safety behaviors at all times; uses proper personal protective equipment, appropriate safety tools, equipment and procedures to ensure that self and others go home safe each day; that area and equipment operate at the highest safety levels; that all people in the area comply with the safety directives and keep the area neat and clean.
• Mange the full MOC process for the project and engage in PHA, HAZOP and PSSR steps.
  

We Bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;
  
  

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering Disciplines or Construction Services.
• Five or more years of experience in process engineering design and project management in chemical, oil/gas, pharmaceutical or food ingredient manufacturing required.
• Knowledge of relevant engineering practices and PSM and OSHA requirements.
  
  

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About Dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.www.dsm-firmenich.com.

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