Celanese International Corporation
Associate Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Projects -CapEx
Celanese International Corporation, Bishop, Texas, United States, 78343
Overview
Leadership of Capital and Expense Projects ($10K - ~$10MM) for Celanese.
Our Electrical Project Engineer will provide project management, technical engineering design, costs, plans, and specifications for construction of new facilities and reconditioning or altering of existing systems and equipment. Defines final project scope, determines best engineering solution, estimates cost, develops funding requests and manages spending and execution throughout life of the project.
Responsibilities
Based on project requirements, communicates team member needs to site supervision to execute the project. Provides timing and direction to this team in order to achieve cost and timing of project.
Leads decisions on contracting strategy and selection of contractor(s).
Responsible for controlling costs, forecasting spending and reporting schedules to Site supervision. Provides detailed engineering design for plant additions and modifications via contract design group. Coordinates/manages contract in-house or off-site engineering and design efforts during engineering, design and drafting phases of project life.
Participates in project Safety Reviews (MSR), Management of Change (MOC) process, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and other hand-over activities. Assists in start-up, SOP development and training as required. Responsible for ensuring all engineering, maintenance and operational documentation is filed and available at time of startup. Manages updates to SAP, spare parts selection and stocking efforts.
Writes specifications for equipment, evaluates vendor’s bids, and selects equipment. Manages these purchases to ensure delivery, specification compliance and cost and forecast control.
Provides engineering consulting services to Site. Reviews new project feasibility and provides innovative use of technology.
Performs technical design reviews for instrument, electrical and analyzer design packages.
Oversees and manages construction activities related to projects. Checks for compliance with approved specifications and designs. Performs appropriate construction checkout and readiness reviews before PSSR.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Applicable electrical and instrumentation experience highly desirable
Demonstrated knowledge of successful project management practices such as cost control, estimating, scheduling programs (MS Project or Primavera), and forecasting
Demonstrated knowledge of specifying and installation of electrical equipment and instrumentation
General knowledge of IEEE, ISA, and NEC standards
Able to plan and organize projects from inception to start up
Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision
Knowledge of chemical or refinery facilities and integration of project work in these facilities preferred
Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Self-motivated with ability to originate and adapt to new ideas
Able to handle multiple activities simultaneously
Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
PLC and DCS experience preferred
Experience working with SIS preferred
Working knowledge of OneSAP and Project Systems module
Knowledge of gated work process for project management
Knowledge of planning / business side of chemical plant
Good negotiation skills
Good meeting facilitation skills
Good working knowledge of the procurement process
Operational background
Good performance management skills
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Six Sigma certification
Our Electrical Project Engineer will provide project management, technical engineering design, costs, plans, and specifications for construction of new facilities and reconditioning or altering of existing systems and equipment. Defines final project scope, determines best engineering solution, estimates cost, develops funding requests and manages spending and execution throughout life of the project.
Responsibilities
Based on project requirements, communicates team member needs to site supervision to execute the project. Provides timing and direction to this team in order to achieve cost and timing of project.
Leads decisions on contracting strategy and selection of contractor(s).
Responsible for controlling costs, forecasting spending and reporting schedules to Site supervision. Provides detailed engineering design for plant additions and modifications via contract design group. Coordinates/manages contract in-house or off-site engineering and design efforts during engineering, design and drafting phases of project life.
Participates in project Safety Reviews (MSR), Management of Change (MOC) process, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and other hand-over activities. Assists in start-up, SOP development and training as required. Responsible for ensuring all engineering, maintenance and operational documentation is filed and available at time of startup. Manages updates to SAP, spare parts selection and stocking efforts.
Writes specifications for equipment, evaluates vendor’s bids, and selects equipment. Manages these purchases to ensure delivery, specification compliance and cost and forecast control.
Provides engineering consulting services to Site. Reviews new project feasibility and provides innovative use of technology.
Performs technical design reviews for instrument, electrical and analyzer design packages.
Oversees and manages construction activities related to projects. Checks for compliance with approved specifications and designs. Performs appropriate construction checkout and readiness reviews before PSSR.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Applicable electrical and instrumentation experience highly desirable
Demonstrated knowledge of successful project management practices such as cost control, estimating, scheduling programs (MS Project or Primavera), and forecasting
Demonstrated knowledge of specifying and installation of electrical equipment and instrumentation
General knowledge of IEEE, ISA, and NEC standards
Able to plan and organize projects from inception to start up
Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision
Knowledge of chemical or refinery facilities and integration of project work in these facilities preferred
Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Self-motivated with ability to originate and adapt to new ideas
Able to handle multiple activities simultaneously
Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
PLC and DCS experience preferred
Experience working with SIS preferred
Working knowledge of OneSAP and Project Systems module
Knowledge of gated work process for project management
Knowledge of planning / business side of chemical plant
Good negotiation skills
Good meeting facilitation skills
Good working knowledge of the procurement process
Operational background
Good performance management skills
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Six Sigma certification