Project Engineer

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 )
• 3-10 years’ experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines, including industrial outages.  Understanding of piping / electrical / instrumentation design and installation .
• Proficient in the use of computers and business software, including Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook) OneNote. SAP & Primavera P6 .
• 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