Project Engineer
- USA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Become the digital expert for all activities in the region
- Lead Transformational initiatives by develop strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams in alignment with long-term goals and objectives as it relates to the digitization and tracking of assets
- Collaborate with Operations, Health & Safety, and Quality teams to develop, seek approval, and successfully implement Capital Equipment Projects in accordance with established schedule, cost, and performance standards.
- Development of CapEx documents to include cost estimates and project justification.
- Manage activities associated with capital project execution to include equipment layout and scope development, requests for quote, purchase order generation, contractor selection, on-site supervision during the installation and start-up of equipment, and proper tagging and accounting of new equipment.
- Ensure that all necessary safe work practices are adhered to by both CHEP and contractor personnel, and all applicable local municipality construction permitting, and environmental requirements are met.
- Effective and timely communications to Key Stakeholders beginning with project development and approval, through final commissioning and qualification.
- Track and report progress as required against project deliverables to key stakeholders throughout the business
- Utilization of the FAT, CQV, and Vertical Startup Processes with Suppliers and Operations teams, to ensure successful, timely project completion
- Coordinate training of on-site personnel as needed for system operation and maintenance. Ensure proper handoff of completed projects to include as-built drawings, maintenance and operations manuals, and spare parts lists.
- Maintain strict fiduciary controls, managing capital budgets and accurately forecasting monthly spend
- Lead critical reviews of equipment design, by analysing data, seeking to improve MTBF, increase efficiency/productivity, and highlight cost savings opportunities.
- Develop Suppliers by providing closed loop feedback, ensuring quality systems are in place and have the desired outcome
- Achievement of Supply Chain Capital Project Initiatives
- Customer satisfaction, implementation timing, fiduciary control
- CQV Vertical Startup achievement meeting pre-established KPIs
- Managing individual capital projects with budgets up to $10M
- Purchasing Recommendations
- Resolving Customer/Operations problems through root cause analysis
- Working autonomously
- Plant Operations Reps, Managers, Directors, BXB Digital, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Finance, Engineering
- Equipment suppliers, Plant/Service Center Management Groups, General Contactors
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Related Technical Field
- Lean
- Project Management
- 3-5 years project engineering and/or related project management experience
- Operations and/or Supply Chain experience, supporting production a plus
- Effective Communication and Collaboration with multiple levels within the organization
- Material handling and automation experience, conveyance, robotics
- Project management
- Effective Communicator
- Strong people coaching/mentorship
- Demonstrates effective collaboration and teamwork
- Familiar with project management methods and tools such as MS Project
- Familiar with basic industrial electrical wiring, process piping, and machine guarding principles
- Familiarity with conveyor systems, robotics experience a plus
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Basic financial management skills with a focus on capital expenditure