What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC?
Who We Are
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 450 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.
About The Job
The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating the site development and design of new locations and existing locations. This person oversees items needed on a daily basis while the project is in progress and functions as a liaison between the field and corporate office.
What Your Day Will Look Like
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.
The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.
This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.
Benefits At Helena
STAY CONNECTED TO THE HELENA POWERHOUSE!
Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com.
Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 450 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.
About The Job
The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating the site development and design of new locations and existing locations. This person oversees items needed on a daily basis while the project is in progress and functions as a liaison between the field and corporate office.
What Your Day Will Look Like
- Prepares site plans, building designs and written specifications for construction.
- Coordinates repairs of fixed assets such as warehouses, offices, tank farms, storage tanks and fertilizer facilities.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge on current safety and environmental codes, building codes and fire regulations.
- Communicates with building and fire officials, state environmental departments and local municipal governing agencies.
- This position does not have direct reports.
- May be required to drive a company vehicle.
- Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
- Regular and reliable attendance is required.
- Follows all company policies and procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology or related field experience is required.
- One to three years of related work experience is required.
- Possesses or has the ability to obtain a Hazardous Response Certification.
- Knowledge of agri-chemicals and their associated hazards.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of CAD software and Microsoft office.
- Wears and works in fitted protective equipment.
- Travel by various means up to 40-50% the time is required.
- Valid U.S. driver's license is required to drive a company vehicle.
- Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
- Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB
At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.
The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.
This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.
Benefits At Helena
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
- Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
- Three year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
- Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
- Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
- Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
- Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
- Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
- Education Assistance.
- And much more!
STAY CONNECTED TO THE HELENA POWERHOUSE!
Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com.
Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.