What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Project Manager position at Didion Inc.?
Lead Capital Projects That Drive Growth, Innovation, and Operational Excellence
Didion is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead strategic capital projects across our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Leadership teams to manage projects from concept development through commissioning and startup.
This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys being where the work happens—working alongside plant teams, solving complex operational challenges, and delivering projects that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, production capacity, and overall business performance.
What You'll Do- Lead capital projects through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, contractors, and project risks
- Drive equipment upgrades, process improvements, and facility expansion initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, sustainable solutions
- Support capital investment planning and business case development
- Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and aligned with operational goals
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
- 5 years of engineering, capital project, or project management experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Experience leading projects from concept through implementation and startup
- Knowledge of budgeting, contractor management, commissioning, and project controls
- Experience in ethanol, renewable fuels, chemical processing, food manufacturing, grain processing, or other continuous-process manufacturing environments preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
At Didion, you'll have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects that directly impact our operations, support continued growth, and shape the future of manufacturing. If you're an engineer who enjoys balancing technical expertise, project leadership, and operational partnership, we'd love to connect with you.
Apply today and help build what's next at Didion.
Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply. Selection will be based on qualifications related to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
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