Senior Project Engineer

Guardian Energy Hankinson has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join the team! As a Senior Project Engineer you will assist in the identification and execution of capital or continuous improvements projects that increase the efficiency and profitability of the facility. 

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1.     Initiate, develop, lead, and manage project plans that improve efficiency, increase production and/or reduce operating costs.

2.    Aid in evaluating technical solutions.  Provide scoping, engineering and execution of feasible technical solutions through the construction phase through collaboration with the Director of Engineering, Guardian Hankinson Plant Team and external contractors.

3.    Act as a Project Manager for all capital expenditure (CapEx) projects at the Guardian Hankinson facility.

4.     Provide technical/engineering leadership and ensure that projects are completed safely, within budget, and on schedule.

5.    Mentor other engineers and operations team to build up the organization’s overall depth and knowledge base.

6.    Communicate regularly with stakeholders and project teams to provide updates on project status, milestones and deliverables.

7.    Conduct site visits and inspections at fabrication facilities for major capital equipment expenditures.

8.    Proven track record of managing multiple medium sized capital projects simultaneously 

9.    Acquire knowledge of the standards, procedures, methods, and leadership skills to facilitate an advancement to management.

10.    Coordinate Process Safety Management implementation and execution along with plant management which includes:

     a.    Initiate and contribute to the Management of Change process. 

     b.    Initiate and contribute to the Pre-Safety Start Review process. 

     c.    Involved with Incident Management and Investigation in operations.

     d.    Involved in Process Hazard Analysis

11.    Assist in maintaining regulatory requirements under EPA Title V, OSHA, FSMA and other applicable regulations.

12.    Coordinate updates to all project technical drawings, including, but not limited to site P&IDs, block flow diagrams, mass and energy balances, electrical drawings, vendor manuals, etc for all capital projects to ensure the plant is accurately represented upon completion. Coordinate all project closure and turnover activities including lien waivers, required PM’s, etc.

13.    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize capital expenditures.

14.    Handle multiple priorities and varied workload while working as a team to accomplish company and project goals.  

15.    Occasional travel may be required (less than 20%).

16.    Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: 

•    Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, or other engineering degree with manufacturing experience required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

•    7 years experience (dry-mill ethanol plant preferred)

•    Strong knowledge of manufacturing process and technology required. Preference to chemical or fuel process experience.

•    Proven experience in capital project management including:

     o    Design review and third-party contractor oversight

     o    Cost estimating, scheduling and contract negotiation

     o    Project implementation, SOP development and equipment startup

•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

•    Capital project management and execution of projects larger than $1M required

•    Experience in modeling processes such as ASPEN or ChemCad preferred

•    Familiarity with ASME pressure vessels, relief systems, API, ANSI, piping design, Process Safety Management, preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

•    Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings.

•    Extensive experience in project engineering and management.

•    Experience with data analysis and building databases. 

•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work professionally with staff at all levels.

•    Clear and concise communicator with the ability to explain complex problems and solutions effectively.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:  This job will require lifting of up to 50 pounds occasionally.  

Guardian Energy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

 •    Competitive wages, paid holidays, performance bonus eligibility, profit sharing and generous time off

•    Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

•    Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

•    Guardian HSA contributions

•    Disability and employer-paid life insurance

•    Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

•    Employee Assistance Program with no cost to employees

•    Continuous learning opportunities supported by a tuition reimbursement program