Project Engineer

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the incumbent will be an integral part of the Engineering Department and responsible for applying engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing machines, equipment, or processes used in processing or manufacturing products by performing the following duties.

• ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
  • Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to industrial machinery and equipment design.
  • Determines feasibility of designed new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
  • Develops expenses and capital projects by generating, scope of work, alternative, estimates, project papers, specifications, budgets.
  • Executes expense and capital projects by, selecting contractors, writing requests for quotes, awarding bits, overseeing contractors and internal maintenance personnel, inspecting/approving work, and closing projects.
  • Performs mine engineering tasks including analysis of mine ventilation, surveying, production forecasting/reporting, and collection of geological data.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mine, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Civil)
  • 0 - 2 years of project management experience in a manufacturing or mining environment preferred
  • Familiar with AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of federal mining laws (MSHA).
  • Knowledge of mining methods and in use and operation of related equipment.
  • Knowledge in the installation, basic maintenance, or operation of mine ventilation and materials processing/handling systems and/or mine shaft maintenance

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
  • Must be able to climb ladders, steps, crawl and bend regularly
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty pounds regularly
  • Must be able to wear proper PPE including steel toe shoes and safety glasses
  • Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures outside year round

At Detroit Salt Company, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic prohibited by law.

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