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Celanese International Corporation

Associate Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Projects -CapEx

Celanese International Corporation, Bishop, Texas, United States, 78343

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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