What You'll Do:

This position is located in Geismar, Louisiana, U.S.A and is not available for remote work.

What you will do:

• • Directs the Project Engineers, Project Managers, and supporting technical staff in making the Geismar Plant more profitable by implementing capital projects from design to completion which improve, modify or replace equipment and facilities.
  • Position involves management of outside engineering firms, contractors, etc. who are engaged in project activity.
  • Responsible for oversight of project development, design, cost control, scheduling and execution.
  • Promotes and actively participates in “KPA” and "SPEAR" Behavioral Safety Processes as well as Environmental Stewardship activities.
  • Supports area team members and the Area Managers to accomplish plant objectives in the key areas of Safety, Environmental, Quality, Reliability, Production, Efficiency, Cost Reduction, and Innovation.
  • Performs and/or contributes to thorough process reviews, Hazard and Operability Studies (Hazops) and "What If' analyses on current operations as well as proposed changes to plant equipment, processes and systems via the plant Process Safety Management of Change (MOC) process.
  • Interacts routinely with operators and shift supervisors to learn and share knowledge of the plant operations and to meld "reality" with "theoretical."
  • Performs and/or contributes to Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA's) and incident investigations and completes assigned action items on schedule.
  • Identifies and facilitates implementation of production, reliability, efficiency and cost improvement opportunities.
  • Researches and evaluates industry technology advancements, other plant experiences and innovative ideas. Develops and maintains networks with other PCS and nitrogen industry plants.
  • Performs special studies/projects as directed by the General Manager.
  • Participates in joint plant/equipment/safety walkthroughs with operations and maintenance.
  • Generates and maintains site five year capital plan through integration and prioritization of site project needs with involvement from process engineering superintendent, maintenance manager, general manager, and operations.
  • Provide and update project estimates, annual budgets and forecasted spend.
  • Ensures projects are successfully integrated into the planning and execution of planned outages and turnarounds.
  • Executes projects via a project team that includes process engineers, maintenance engineers, equipment specialists, safety representatives, quality assurance representatives, and operations/maintenance personnel.
  • Coordinates schedules of all in-house and outside contractor’s project construction work with area Production Specialists, Area Managers, Maintenance Supervisor, and E&I Supervisor.
  • Performs sufficient FEL engineering to adequately define project scope, technical risks, estimate and schedule before AFE preparation.
  • Executes projects in a manner that enhances SHE, quality, reliability, and efficiency performance of the site in full concert and with buy-in of the area teams and support groups.
  • Executes capital projects in accordance with site, SHE, security, and quality policies and procedures along with federal, state and local regulations, industry codes and standards, professional engineering practices and the company stage gate approval process

What You'll Bring:

• Education and Experience: Engineering degree from accredited university with related engineering experience. BS in ME or ChE and P. E. license, preferred. At least 10 years experience in the fertilizer, chemical, petro-chemical or related continuous process operations. At least 7 years experience managing capital projects. Knowledge of the Nitrogen and Phosphate chemical processes is desirable.
• Possess detailed knowledge of equipment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership and managerial skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills in oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours, particularly during scheduled outages
• Willingness to participate on corporate teams and assist other locations (some travel required)
• Possess knowledge of production systems and equipment.
• Broad Working Knowledge of Industry Standards.
• Some Knowledge/Experience in PSM compliance.
• Willingness to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and willingness to participate in weekend and holiday coverage.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, facilitation skills, computer skills and developing reports on performance.
• Strong knowledge in using planning tools/software.
• Strong and proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite