Project Engineer

Oxea Chemicals Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals

Oxo products are the core competency of OQ Chemicals. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,400 OQ Chemicals employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, China and the Netherlands, we produce intermediates and derivatives.

Job Purpose

Provide engineering design, cost estimates, project planning, and technical specifications for capital projects, plant modifications, and facility improvements within a chemical manufacturing environment. Work closely with Plant Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Project Management teams to define project scope, priorities, schedules, and execution strategies. Lead and coordinate engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards.

The position will act in accordance with the Group's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategies, as well as company policies, engineering standards, HSE requirements, and applicable industry regulations, supported by the organization's technology platforms and management systems.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Define project scope, develop cost estimates, and provide detailed engineering designs for plant additions, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate engineering, design, and drafting activities performed by internal resources, consultants, and contractors.
• Manage project budgets by monitoring costs, approving expenditures, administering contracts, and evaluating and negotiating contractor and vendor proposals.
• Develop and maintain project schedules by evaluating project requirements, forecasting resource needs, and coordinating project execution activities.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and engineering expertise to plant operations and maintenance teams.
• Evaluate project feasibility, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend innovative engineering and technology solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company engineering standards, industry best practices, Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Assist in maintaining and updating plant engineering standards and procedures and participate in company technical committees as required.
• Prepare technical specifications for equipment and services, evaluate vendor bids, select equipment, and support procurement activities.
• Prepare Capital Appropriation Requests (AR’s) and provide project cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting to management.
• Monitor construction activities in the field to verify compliance with design specifications, safety requirements, and project schedules.

Notable Working Conditions

• Mixture of office and chemical plant as necessary.

Education Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or an engineering degree with applicable project engineering experience

Minimum Requirements

• 5-6 years of project engineering or plant engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing environment..
• Knowledge of project management principles, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management.
• Familiarity with PSM, MOC, PHA, OSHA requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in chemical plant operations.
• Proficiency in Plant Engineering and Project Management.

Competencies and Skill

• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP PS Module Experience
• Understanding of industry codes and standards, including ASME, ANSI, NFPA, API, ISA, and Process Industry Practices (PIP).
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and implementation.

Oxea Chemicals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Check Out Our Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Equity Health Fund for health and dependent care
• Disability Benefits
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off for a balanced life
• Competitive salary, bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing match