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Project Engineer

Olin
Plaquemine, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Title: Project Engineer

Location: Plaquemine, LA.

Additional location includes St. Gabriel, LA.

Salary: $102,000 - $150,000

Schedule: 9/80 Schedule Available

Relocation Available

Focus: The Project Engineer works with Operations and Maintenance personnel to identify and lead both process improvement and maintenance/reliability project opportunities. This position is for Olin's Louisiana Operations, which is comprised of two separate plant facilities located on opposite banks of the Mississippi River. As a Project Engineer, you will work between both sites depending on the project needs.

Project Engineer Essential Job Functions:

  • Partner with plant operation and maintenance personnel to identify, gather, and analyze information and data relating to improved plant operation and equipment.
  • Facilitate idea sessions to identify projects, value, and feasibility, ensuring a healthy pipeline of improvement project ideas.
  • Prepare detailed scopes of work for proposed projects in conjunction with other site resources, such as production engineering, maintenance and reliability, safety, and environmental representatives.
  • Prepare detailed specifications for materials and equipment and prepare installation scopes of work to enable Purchasing to obtain competitive bids. Review bid analysis and make recommendations to Purchasing.
  • Develop project cost estimates at FEL1, FEL2, and FEL3 levels; prepare project proposals and Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs).
  • Manage projects throughout the FEL process via Olin's Capital Project Management System.
  • Support field construction efforts through interpretation of plans, specifications, schedules, and work with assigned construction personnel to ensure a safe, timely, cost effective, and quality project execution.
  • Set up cost control and reporting for assigned projects. Monitor and manage various states of engineering and construction costs to ensure that each project is completed within the budgeted appropriation.
  • Ensure that all required elements of PSM are satisfied, including MOC, PSSR, and that hazard review inputs are addressed.

Project Engineer Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree* in Engineering; Chemical or Mechanical engineering discipline preferred.
  • 1 years of project/manufacturing experience; chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Experience with managing vendor proposals and quotations, contractor bids, and development of desired solutions for projects preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve and work in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated use of purchase order processing systems, project management software, spreadsheet, and Microsoft Office systems; SAP experience preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills – verbal and written.
  • Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%. Travel will be between our Louisiana Operations sites.
  • Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and possess a valid US Driver's license.

An All-In Investment in Your Future

As a global leader in both chemical manufacturing and ammunition, Olin empowers over 8,000 individuals to make an impact both at work and in our surrounding communities. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

  • Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $102,000 - $150,000

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