Plant Project Engineer I

The Plant Project Engineer I will provide engineering support and project leadership for the plant The expectation is that this role will spend approximately 60% of the time on project related activities and 40% of the time on plant support activities. At times either activity could exceed expectation. The Plant Project Engineer I role will include project implementation production and equipment improvement initiatives and support the daily operations of the plant to ensure all safety and quality goals are achieved.

Qualifications :

1. Project management project planning project coordinator purchasing and supervision of contractors for various projects to assure completion on a timely basis within budget.
2. Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.
3. Lead and assist management with appropriate training to assure regulatory compliance.
4. Report to the Director of Engineering with a dotted line to the Plant Manager.
5. Maintain appropriate communication/relationships with all employees vendors visitors.
6. Provide the necessary safety training to contractors and others as necessary.
7. Follow monitor and ensure compliance with all safety food safety environmental GMP rules regulations and policies.
8. Attend daily production/quality meetings.
9. Provide technical support for plant processes and improvements.
10. Observe facility operations and assist with problem solving on a regular basis.
11. Assist management with appropriate training to assure regulatory compliance.

Competencies

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven ability working well with people.
2. Ability to identify critical areas for improvement and develop plans for correction. 
3. Competent in making sketches drawings line layouts plans etc. and written instructions as necessary to affect equipment maintenance / repair.
4. Participative team attitude skills with all personnel to assure production standards safety and sanitation levels are maintained as defined by the Mission Statement.
5. Good skills in ammonia refrigeration steam generation and PLCs.
6. Good problem solving skills through team and individual efforts .
7. Strong analytical skills.

Education

BS degree in engineering or technical related area from an accredited college/university; Chemical Electrical or Mechanical preferred

Related Experience

Proven Engineering experience of 3 5 years project management is a plus

Equipment/Software Skills

Working knowledge in personal computers (Microsoft software necessary Project management Microsoft Project preferred) and basic understanding with Allen Bradley PLC. Knowledge of CMMS such as MP2 is a plus.  Must have good working knowledge of general PC systems.

Certifications Licenses Registrations

None required any maintenance related licenses would be a plus such as PE ASME welding PLCs wastewater etc.

Additional Information :

Physical:  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk sit and stand.   The employee will also be required to use hands arms and fingers.  Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to walk distances across facility climb steps and ladders on occasions  sitting at office desk work sometimes in cooler atmosphere ( 35-45 degrees) sometimes in engine room ( 95 degrees in hot months). 

Language

Bi-lingual is preferred

Sensory:   Visual speaking and touch is essential.

Mental/Reasoning : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form

Salary:  $122000 to $153000

Annual Bonus Incentive: 5%

Benefits:  Medical Dental Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law including but not limited to on the basis of race or color religion gender age genetic information national origin/ancestry mental or physical disability family status/marital status military/veteran status and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the Employers legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Employment Type :

Full-time