Utility Project Engineer

Utility Project Engineer

We are seeking ambitious, hard-working talent for the Jost Engineering Team!

Are you someone with a minimum of 5 years of project engineering experience with a focus on facility utilities and HVAC systems in a manufacturing environment? Do you have a demonstrated ability to deliver project-based results? Are you a team player, who sets goals in order to get the job done? Would you like to use your skills to grow with a great company?

Then, this Utility Project Engineer position is right for you!

Founded in 1985, Jost Chemical is a global leader in the manufacture of high purity mineral salts for the nutritional, pharmaceutical and specialty markets. Expansion, growth of capabilities, and investment in people, lab and production equipment have been a part of Jost's company culture for 35 years. To learn more about Jost Chemical please visit www.jostchemical.com

Utility Project Engineer

Position: Full time.

Our offer:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance after 60 days.
• 401k plan which includes a profit-sharing portion.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible after 90 days of continuous employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms Provided
• Foot Protection- annual allowance.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Utility Project Engineer

This position is responsible for technical oversight and leadership for all phases of project planning. You will work under general direction of the Project Engineering Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards

Tasks

• Plan, develop, coordinate and direct a variety of complex engineering projects (including project scope, preliminary budget, schedule, task lists, measures and goals) with a focus on facility utilities and HVAC systems
• Oversee and coordinate detailed design, layout and construction drawings, construction and installation; assist operations as necessary during project start-up
• Prepare cost estimates and project schedules to deliver completed projects on time and within budget
• Work closely with in-house engineering, maintenance, operations and quality departments to ensure optimal design and minimal construction interference with daily operations
• May lead a project team in completion of a particular project (set timelines, assign work, communicate with team members, solve problems and move projects towards an on-time high quality solution)
• Direct the work of welding and piping crews during project installations
• Direct the work of outside contractors as related to assigned projects
• Ability and willingness to work on a variety of projects; utilities, technical (e.g. process based), building modifications, etc.
• Develop/ modify technical guidelines, standards, and specifications in the area of specialty
• Represent the Company in communication with other organizations to resolve questions, plan and coordinate work
• Perform all operations according to prescribed safety principles
• Keep abreast of new methods and developments in order to recommend increased efficiencies, functionality, and reliability upgrades to existing and future systems

Specifications

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Five (5) to Ten (10) years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to deliver project-based results, military experience a plus

Knowledge of:

• Theories, principles, methods and procedures of engineering (Advanced Level)
• Mathematics and statistics (Advanced Level)
• MS Office software package
• AutoCAD drawing software
• Experience with or can navigate Revit 3D software, preferred but not required

Skill in:

• Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at once
• Effective, disciplined and demonstrated documentation with attention to detail
• Working effectively independently and in a team environment, including in-depth collaboration between development and process divisions
• Responding to rapidly changing demands
• HVAC Design and installation

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Analyze complex project engineering problems and develop safe and creative solutions to improve manufacturing operations and facilities
• Prioritize and plan work to meet schedules and deliver quality results in the committed time period
• Design and manage projects
• Adapt to rapidly changing priorities based on business needs
• Identify, gather, coordinate, organize and analyze data
• Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical

FLSA

Exempt

 We look forward to receiving your application. 

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