Project Engineer

About the role

Orbia's Project Engineer supports the execution of assigned projects in line with project objectives and Orbia project management guidelines. The main focus is ensuring that engineering and procurement services contractors deliver detailed engineering and procurement work according to contracts, specifications and standards, and that deliverables follow the project through construction, commissioning and start-up. The role is based in St. Gabriel, LA.

Key responsibilities

• Support the engineering manager in monitoring cost estimating, progress measurement, quality, schedule and construction planning
• Act as focal point for appraising engineering partners' performance and correcting deficiencies in time
• Take part in PFD, P&ID, HAZOP, 3D model and other review meetings, and write summaries, agendas and work plans
• Help develop equipment specifications, bids, bid tabs, vendor selection and vendor communication
• Monitor and report engineering progress against cost, schedule and quality baselines
• Verify work complies with project standards, industry codes and accepted practices
• Coordinate with existing plant personnel for tie-ins, support RFI resolution, and take part in commissioning, factory checkout, field reviews, audits, PSSRs and lessons learned

Required profile

• B.S. degree in mechanical or chemical engineering from an accredited institution
• English language
• Minimum 7 years of capital project experience at a chemical manufacturing facility and/or chemical or petrochemical EPC engineering firms
• Experience with stage-gated projects (FEL, detailed design, execution); a $10M+ project from start to finish is desired
• Desired: modular construction and installation experience
• Physical ability to spend extended time outdoors, walk on uneven ground, climb stairs and lift light loads

Required skills

• Understanding of engineering documents for new chemical plants (P&IDs, PFDs, equipment datasheets, procurement packages)
• Understanding of chemical plant equipment procurement processes
• Familiarity with plant equipment and piping codes such as ASME, TEMA and API

What we offer

• Compensation typically in the $140,000 - $170,000 range, with possible short- and long-term incentives
• Annual bonus plans, 11 paid company holidays, 401(k) with a 6% company match
• Wellness reimbursement, healthcare coverage, paid vacation, sick time, parental leave and disability leave
• An environment promoting work-life balance