ASR Group is looking for a Sr. Project Engineer to oversee critical capital and operational projects within our manufacturing environment. You will lead complex initiatives focused on safety, infrastructure, process improvement, and capacity expansion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
What You'll Do
- Plan, execute, and finalize complex projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
- Develop project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional project teams including engineers, procurement, safety, operations, and contract labor.
- Prepare and manage project budgets ($250k to $5M), forecasts, and cost controls.
- Allocate resources effectively to ensure project timelines and objectives are met.
- Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations at all project stages.
- Act as the primary liaison between the project team, plant management, and external stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project progress, challenges, and financial performance.
- Provide guidance on technical aspects of projects, including process design, equipment selection, and construction activities.
- Review engineering designs and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
- Drive the implementation of best practices and innovative solutions to enhance plant performance and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with Procurement to purchase equipment, engineering services, and construction services.
- Develop Commissioning Plans for projects using corporate engineering standard templates.
- Manage external resources as needed to supplement projects.
- Oversee and support project execution including scope control, cost control, cash-flow forecasts, schedules, construction management, training, and post-completion reviews.
- Manage process safety and environmental compliance/implementation projects.
- Ensure process PSM requirements are met.
- Actively participate in plant safety programs and processes.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET Accredited institution; candidates with other technical degrees will be considered based on relevant process and project experience.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing process and/or project-focused roles.
- 7+ years of experience managing Capex projects within the manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of chemical process design.
- Ability to communicate and interact with multiple levels within an organization as well as outside vendors.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree related to engineering or project management.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Experience with Focused Improvement (DMAIC, Six Sigma certifications preferred).
- Experience with control systems (Siemens PCS7, Delta V, Modicon).
- Experience with batch chemical processes.
- Experience with the OSHA PSM standard and covered processes.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Chalmette, LA.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
