What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Engineer position at Aurubis Richmond?
Aurubis - metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!
As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the efficient implementation of the department-centric project portfolio and maintaining common engineering processes and systems. The Senior Project Engineer works closely with the Production or SCM Director and leadership team, peer Engineering staff, Finance, Maintenance, EHS and Sustainability partners to ensure that plant capital is efficiently and properly deployed. The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation and oversite of all engineering project processes and systems.
Sr. Project Engineer
Your Profile
Bachelor or Master’s in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineering (PE) license, or another similar credential (CESCP, CPSE) is preferred.
Project management certification is preferred
10 years Industrial Capital Project Engineering experience ($50k – $5M projects)
Demonstrated engineering management experience. Strong project management and leadership skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of project engineering processes, practices and standards.
Demonstrated use of metrics to monitor and improve the health of project systems
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to align and engage project engineering team
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience with major mechanical equipment included in smelting process preferred.
Ability to lead in a cross-cultural setting.
Highly organized with strong attention to details and technicalities.
Strong critical and analytical thinking and quantitative skills.
Comfort with fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards.
Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.
Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.
Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations
Must wear all required PPE when in protected areas.
Required to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Willing and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.
Your Tasks
Accountable for the efficient and proper allocation of the capital budget.
Accountable for the development, implementation and oversite of engineering project processes and systems
Post project critique and performance evaluation
Accountable for the Management of Change (MOC), Hazard Study and PSSR processes.
Accountable for project progress tracking and deviation management to ensure engineering delivers design on time and budget.
Responsible for personal project deliverables, forecasting, and broader portfolio deliverables
Responsible for aligning project systems with Aurubis corporate engineering processes and standards
Responsible for establishing metrics to monitor and improve various project engineering systems
Responsible for the staffing (supplemental contracting if needed) support, establishing MSAs, RFQs and selection for project, contractor management, review MSAs, supplier performance evaluation, coordination, etc.
We Offer
Competitive Retirement Savings – 401(k) plan with generous company match to help you plan for the future
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans with company cost sharing to support you and your family, starting you first day of employment.
Income Protection – Company-paid disability insurance for added peace of mind
Generous Paid Time Off – Robust PTO package including vacation and 13 paid holidays.
What does Aurubis stand for? Take a look here!
Aurubis is an employer that stands for diversity and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are made regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion and belief, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental and physical impairment and social origin or any other legally protected characteristics of an individual.
Interested?
Sr. Project Engineer
As a Senior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the efficient implementation of the department-centric project portfolio and maintaining common engineering processes and systems. The Senior Project Engineer works closely with the Production or SCM Director and leadership team, peer Engineering staff, Finance, Maintenance, EHS and Sustainability partners to ensure that plant capital is efficiently and properly deployed. The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the development, implementation and oversite of all engineering project processes and systems.
Sr. Project Engineer
Your Profile
Bachelor or Master’s in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineering (PE) license, or another similar credential (CESCP, CPSE) is preferred.
Project management certification is preferred
10 years Industrial Capital Project Engineering experience ($50k – $5M projects)
Demonstrated engineering management experience. Strong project management and leadership skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of project engineering processes, practices and standards.
Demonstrated use of metrics to monitor and improve the health of project systems
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to align and engage project engineering team
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience with major mechanical equipment included in smelting process preferred.
Ability to lead in a cross-cultural setting.
Highly organized with strong attention to details and technicalities.
Strong critical and analytical thinking and quantitative skills.
Comfort with fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
Familiarity with relevant regulations and standards.
Must be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.
Must be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.
Could have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations
Must wear all required PPE when in protected areas.
Required to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Willing and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.
Your Tasks
Accountable for the efficient and proper allocation of the capital budget.
Accountable for the development, implementation and oversite of engineering project processes and systems
- FEL Project development process
- Capital project portfolio, including approvals, multi-year budget / implementation plan
- Document management system
Post project critique and performance evaluation
Accountable for the Management of Change (MOC), Hazard Study and PSSR processes.
Accountable for project progress tracking and deviation management to ensure engineering delivers design on time and budget.
Responsible for personal project deliverables, forecasting, and broader portfolio deliverables
Responsible for aligning project systems with Aurubis corporate engineering processes and standards
Responsible for establishing metrics to monitor and improve various project engineering systems
Responsible for the staffing (supplemental contracting if needed) support, establishing MSAs, RFQs and selection for project, contractor management, review MSAs, supplier performance evaluation, coordination, etc.
We Offer
Competitive Retirement Savings – 401(k) plan with generous company match to help you plan for the future
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans with company cost sharing to support you and your family, starting you first day of employment.
Income Protection – Company-paid disability insurance for added peace of mind
Generous Paid Time Off – Robust PTO package including vacation and 13 paid holidays.
What does Aurubis stand for? Take a look here!
Aurubis is an employer that stands for diversity and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are made regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion and belief, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental and physical impairment and social origin or any other legally protected characteristics of an individual.
Interested?
Sr. Project Engineer
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