WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Job Scope: The Project Engineer is a key resource supporting capital projects,
facility improvements, and operational initiatives within a food-grade powder blending facility. This role coordinates engineering activities and manages projects from concept through startup to improve safety, product quality, reliability, and production efficiency.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to
- 01* Manage capital projects, facility improvements, and process optimization initiatives from concept through startup and closeout.
- 02Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure successful project execution.
- 03Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and external contractors to achieve project objectives.
- 04Oversee equipment installations, process modifications, and facility upgrades while minimizing disruptions to production.
- 05Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget targets.
- 06Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, equipment layouts, and technical documentation.
- 07Support procurement activities, including equipment selection, vendor coordination, and contractor management.
- 08Ensure projects comply with food safety requirements, regulatory standards, company policies, and engineering best practices.
- 09Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, quality, and production efficiency.
- 10Assist with commissioning, startup, and validation activities for new equipment and system modifications.
- 11Analyze operational data and provide technical recommendations to improve equipment performance and process reliability.
- 12Promote a strong safety culture and support environmental, health, and safety initiatives throughout all phases of project execution.
IDEAL BACKGROUND
Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering from an
accredited university is required.
Registration: Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional
(PMP) registration is highly preferred.
Experience: This position requires 10+ years of relevant experience in
engineering and project management with a strong mechanical background.
Required Knowledge Skills, and Abilities
- 13* Manage capital projects and facility improvements from concept development through design, procurement, installation, startup, and project closeout.
- 14Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, budgets, and justification packages for capital and continuous improvement initiatives.
- 15Coordinate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to production.
- 16Lead equipment installation and upgrade projects involving blending systems, conveying equipment, packaging lines, dust collection systems, utilities, and process automation.
- 17Monitor project progress, track budgets and schedules, identify project risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure project objectives are achieved.
- 18Conduct vendor walkthroughs, develop bid packages, evaluate proposals, and manage contractor and supplier relationships throughout project execution.
- 19Support equipment selection and procurement activities by evaluating technical specifications, performance requirements, and life-cycle costs.
- 20Oversee contractor activities in the field, including safety compliance, work permitting, construction coordination, and quality assurance.
- 21Lead commissioning, startup, and turnover activities to ensure new equipment and systems meet performance, reliability, and operational requirements.
- 22Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to identify and implement projects that improve safety, product quality, equipment reliability, and production efficiency.
- 23Track project performance and post-implementation results to verify expected benefits and identify additional improvement opportunities.
- 24Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, project reports, equipment specifications, layouts, and project records.
- 25Support facility planning efforts, including capacity expansion, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term asset improvement strategies.
- 26Participate in troubleshooting efforts and provide engineering support for equipment, process, and reliability issues as needed.
- 27Ensure all projects comply with food safety requirements, regulatory standards, environmental requirements, and company policies.
Physical Requirements
- 28Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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HARGROVE CULTURE
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.