Airswift is looking for a Project Engineer to work with one of our major clients on a long-term contract. The project office and supporting workforce are located in Gonzales, LA with a heavy concentration of operating facilities on the Mississippi River corridor between Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead assigned capital projects (standalone plant projects and projects within plant outages) and manage all engineering, design, and construction resources.
Develop estimates, funding documents, schedule, and ongoing forecasts for plant executed projects within SAP. Maintain projects on budget and schedule
Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all project designs. Facilitate management of change, process hazard reviews, and ORI’s.
Provide field supervision / support during project execution. Lead Project Safety.
Hold accountability to quality standards as outlined by Client and Chemicals, Inc.
Complete project close out and documentation per Client procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Technical degree (chemical engineering or mechanical engineering preferred)
3-10 years’ experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines, including industrial outages. Understanding of piping / electrical / instrumentation design and installation preferred.
Proficient in the use of computers and business software, including Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) OneNote. SAP & Primavera P6 preferred.
Ability to travel 25-40% of the time depending on assigned workload (includes mileage traveled locally). During outages, 12-hour work days/7 days per week is required to support project execution.
Obtain TWIC, passport, and refinery access / background checks
Pass Criminal background investigation. Individuals will be subject to pre-employment, reasonable cause periodic, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct Safety Kickoff Meeting with contractors and operations team prior to start of project execution. Clearly communicate safety goals – 0 Recordables, 0 First Aids
Ensure all contractors on site for project execution have submitted an Emergency Action Plan prior to mobilization
Lead daily morning safety / toolbox meetings with all crafts
Complete JSA reviews and fill out JSA Review form daily during execution of project
Participate in the Safe Work Permit issuance process with the operations team
Complete short-term contractor BSP (Basic Safety Process) forms daily during execution of project
Report all incidents immediately and support initial response, investigations, and RCAs as required.
Participate in Safety Sampling and Critical Safety Audits during outages
Attend and contribute to monthly group Safety Meetings