What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Engineer position at Gables Search Group?
Our client is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for water treatment. Their corporate project team oversees various projects across multiple manufacturing sites in the United States. The Lead Project Engineer will be responsible for managing a range of projects from inception to completion.
Requirements:
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in project management, plant operations, or process design.
- Track record of leading capital and improvement projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and execution.
- Experience with projects ranging from $1 million to $15 million, with occasional involvement in larger projects.
- Hands-on experience in cost estimating, FEED, equipment selection, procurement, construction oversight, and commissioning.
- Strong understanding of mass and energy balances, hydraulic analysis, process modeling, and heat-transfer calculations.
- Ability to troubleshoot processes, implement improvements, and support pilot-facility activities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in coordinating various stakeholders and project activities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for project updates, reports, and technical details.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of VBA programming is a bonus.
- Strong organizational skills, time management, and adaptability for on-site work in manufacturing environments.
- Ability to work with industrial equipment, climb ladders, wear PPE, perform desk work, and lift up to 25 pounds.
This role is based in Starkville, MS, within the vibrant Golden Triangle region. The area boasts a university ambiance, with dining options, arts scene, college sports, and outdoor activities, alongside neighboring towns like Columbus and West Point.