Project Engineer Job

What are we looking for? 

Arkema in Birdsboro, PA is hiring for a Project Engineer who is responsible for the successful planning, implementation, and performance of all capex project related duties and tasks for investments up to $2 million at the Birdsboro facility. Will also identify, develop, scope, and implement continuous improvement activities & projects.  This position reports to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager. 

More about Arkema...

Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 80% of Group sales, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of €9.5 billion ($10.6 billion) in 2021, and operates in 55 countries with 20,500 employees worldwide.

Why join Arkema? 

Arkema has been certified as a Top Employer in the U.S. for 2022 by the Top Employers Institute for our innovative HR practices and commitment to employees. When you join Arkema, you'll become a part of our journey and discover new levels of personal and professional success along the way.

Our complete benefits package includes competitive compensation and a broad program of benefits designed to help support your personal well-being and build your financial future. These two factors, along with safety, are core to our culture. Additionally, we offer many development programs to help you grow and achieve in your career.

What are the job duties for the Project Engineer? 

Capital Investments

• Responsible for managing projects capex projects. Participates in the development, management and execution of the plant’s annual and longer term CapEx panning and spending.
• Coordinates project resources, schedules, budgets, start-ups, trial runs, and stakeholder communications to ensure timely and successful completion within budget.
• Coordinates activities of all project team members and groups including contractors.
• Develops monitors and maintains plant capital projects within budget requirements.

Continuous Improvement and Special Projects

• Works directly with operators, engineers, technicians and outside vendors to identify, develop, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Special projects as assigned to advance process and equipment goals and standards.

Plant and Corporate Involvement

• Leads pre-startup safety reviews (PSSRs) as well as PHAs.
• Prepare Management of Change documentation for process and equipment changes and train personnel as required.
• Works on Corporate and / or Plant teams to share best practices and to learn from and support other Arkema sites and initiatives as possible.

What are the required qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology or related required, 3-5 years experience preferred.
• Must have prior experience in leading/managing capital installation projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Prior experience in chemical plant environment strongly preferred.
• Developed skills in statistics, computers (spreadsheets, presentations and word processing), and technical writing are required.
• Significant knowledge of plant maintenance excellence and techniques is required including a working knowledge of API engineering and mechanical integrity standards.

Does this sound like the company and the career path for you?

Apply now!

Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials. With the ambition to become in 2024 a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into three complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 80% of Group sales, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of €8.7 billion ($9.7 billion) in 2019, and operates in 55 countries with 20,500 employees worldwide.

Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence.