Mechanical Project Engineer

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

REPORTS TO: Project Manager

FLSA STATUS: Salaried - Exempt

SUPERVISES: None

Benefits

• Salary range $70,000 to $125,000 commensurate with experience
• High deductible medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (modest payroll deductions)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation (starting at 3 weeks a year)
• Supplemental leave (used in conjunction with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
• 401K with matching company funds
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Tuition reimbursement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Mechanical Project Engineer plans, develops, organizes and manages capital, reliability, and process improvement projects for areas throughout the plant. The position also provides maintenance and production support as needed. 

The Mechanical Project Engineer’s essential functions include:

• Develop project scope, feasibility, cost estimates, and schedule.
• Prepare project approval authorizations.
• Develop specifications.
• Charter, lead, and facilitate cross-functional project teams.
• Manage project resources, budgets, and schedules.
• Administer engineering and design contracts.
• Coordinate and manage installations, outages, and equipment start-ups.
• Prepare and organize project documentation (manuals, PM’s, spare parts, correspondence, drawings, drawing lists, material listings, etc.).
• Coordinate operator and maintenance training.
• Track, report, and manage final project performance, schedule, and cost compliance.
• Initiate and implement new designs or upgrades to mechanical systems including: hydraulic & pneumatic control systems, mechanical drive systems, plant utilities, cranes, and mill process equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
• Coordinate and support safety initiatives.
• Provide technical support during equipment outages.
• Manage project documentation.
• Evaluate reliability improvement options.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop process and production improvements.
• Comply with all environmental, safety, and quality regulations.