Permanent position for a Project Engineer supporting process, utility and facility upgrades at a food ingredient manufacturing plant.
Responsible for capital projects from concept, design and procurement through installation, commissioning and startup.
Prepare capital expenditure requests, cost estimates and recommendations for plant expansion and long-range planning including for installation of spray dryers, compressors, filling equipment, and blenders.
Manage project budgets, schedules, purchase orders and technical documentation.
Develop equipment specifications, solicit vendor quotes and support procurement and permitting.
Create and review plant layouts, P&IDs, utility requirements and equipment drawings.
Coordinate contractors, vendors, maintenance and production personnel during installations and facility modifications.
Lead equipment testing and startup, and troubleshoot process and utility equipment to support operations.
Ensure projects comply with food safety, OSHA, GMP, environmental and internal engineering standards.
Requirements
BS Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).
Minimum 5 years of project engineering experience.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) design.
Knowledge of process equipment, instrumentation and controls.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, P&IDs and equipment manuals.
Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D, MS Project and MS Office.
Working knowledge of GMP, food safety, OSHA and environmental compliance requirements.
Food, beverage or pharmaceutical process industry experience highly desirable.
Experience with blending, homogenization or other sanitary process equipment a plus.
