Americas

Senior Engineer, Project

Job Location: Americas

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full Time

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General Summary

We have a great opportunity available for a Senior Project Engineer to join our corporate engineering team at our headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will evaluate, plan, and implement capital projects that support our global manufacturing footprint. In addition, this role will be responsible for the development of technical engineering standards, supporting the implementation of better capital management processes within Michelman, and supporting the development of a company-wide capital forecast incorporating capital needs of all business functions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage large scale projects, that either involve significant footprint expansion or impact continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities.
• Manage R&D Capital projects that require additional technical or more complex project management
• Lead the development of standards for engineering design and construction for the business
• Support the implementation of capital project execution and budgeting processes, focused on tools necessary to support the continuous improvement of our project execution model, resulting in predictable capital spend, on time and on budget
• Coordinate capital budgeting for those departments/functions outside of manufacturing/supply chain and coordinate forecasting updates throughout the year
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by management

Other

• Global travel may be required, as project needs dictate
• Must be willing and able to work in chemical production facilities that are not climate controlled
• Ability to stand, walk, climb vertical ladders and wear PPE as the situation dictates

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technically competent, detail oriented, and have strong project management skills, with the ability to navigate complex problems
• Capable of building project schedules using tools similar to Microsoft Project
• Ability to build strong working relationships and function effectively at all levels of the organization
• Versatile and a results-oriented leader
• Experience leading and/or managing others effectively
• Detailed knowledge of chemical processing equipment including pumps, mixers, valves, heat
• Exchangers, boilers, cooling towers, and compressors
• Experience with process instrumentation and automation
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to think independently and manage projects from concept to completion
• High levels of self-motivation, initiative, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office products

Education and Experience

• 7+ years of project engineering/project management experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science in chemical or mechanical engineer or equivalent experience
• Experience working within the Specialty Chemicals or Petrochemicals sector highly desirable

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

About Michelman

Motivated by unwavering values, and ingrained with a passion for innovation, Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of specialized sustainable chemistry used in industrial and agricultural coatings, digital printing, consumer packaging, and advanced composites for automotive and aerospace. From helping grow food and keep it fresh, to making vehicles lighter and more fuel efficient, to shielding our homes from the elements, Michelman‘s environmentally conscious solutions protect and enhance the materials that shape our world.

Michelman is proud of the values-focused work environment that we have crafted. We pride ourselves in our focus on our values of integrity, respect, and success. With our dedication to your technical and professional growth in addition to our rigorous onboarding experience, we guarantee that you will find yourself challenged in new ways. We offer an excellent salary, incentive and benefits package in a dynamic, empowered team environment.

No phone calls please. Michelman does not hire individuals who use tobacco products. All candidates will receive a drug test prior to beginning employment which will include a test for tobacco products.

For more information about Michelman, please visit https://www.michelman.com/.

It is Michelman, Inc. policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Michelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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