Project Engineer

Job Description:

Rubicon is seeking a Project Engineer supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in Geismar, LA. This position will report to the Project Engineering Team Lead.

The Project Engineer will help develop minimal technical scopes and prepare TIC estimates for identified projects in the Geismar capital portfolio. The role includes working with engineering firms and internal design and estimating capabilities, as well as submitting expenditure proposals to secure funding. Projects are generally between $100,000 and $2 million.

In summary, as the Project Engineer, you will:

• Help develop technical scopes and prepare TIC estimates for identified projects in the Geismar capital portfolio.
• Manage multiple projects in various stages of engineering and construction.
• Provide project status updates to the Project Manager, Project Engineering Team Lead, or Capital Program Manager on a predetermined basis.
• Interact with Process, Production, Maintenance, and Safety personnel to facilitate project design.
• Work with the inside design group to develop capital projects.
• Work with outside engineering and construction firms for capital project work.
• Work with and through the Purchasing Department to procure materials required for installation on capital projects.
• Work within the project engineering group and interact with other departments to implement the continuous improvement process.
• Use technical skills to develop solutions for assigned projects within designated time frames.
• Evaluate cost estimates to ensure all aspects of the scope have been included.
• Present concerns regarding project risk to the appropriate project leadership.
• Ensure the safe and successful technical and financial completion of capital projects.
• Complete projects within sanctioned funding levels and established project schedules.
• Procure high-quality, safe, and functional plant equipment using existing Project Engineering Procedures and Specifications, Rubicon General Specifications, and applicable national codes and standards.

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Rubicon in the United States.

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of chemical plant/refinery experience as a process, project, or maintenance engineer.

Skills and knowledge

• Understanding of basic plant processes and the materials and chemicals used in these processes.
• Working knowledge of piping design, equipment layout, electrical basics, instrumentation basics, pump selection, materials of construction, and civil/structural basics.
• Skills to practice continuous improvement in assignments.
• Cost estimating and project management skills.
• Computer skills necessary to produce required reports during the execution of capital projects.
• Ability to provide EHS, life cycle, or profitability analysis for projects.
• Ability to develop and progress project schedules from conception through completion.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with other plant departments to ensure cooperation and mutual respect.
• Commitment to working safely, recognizing possible hazards, and taking action to prevent potential injuries.

Rubicon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

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