Project Engineer

7 months ago

Newark, United States AAK Full time
About the role

*The Project Engineer supports operations by increasing product output and quality through design modification of existing and installation of new equipment. This may include, and is not limited to new facilities design and start-up, troubleshooting and process improvements such as filtration, deodorization, interesterification, bleaching, and process flow control. 

This plant-based position is a key team member of the owner’s production team, in some cases leading the implementation projects and coordinating process design activities performed by engineering and construction contractors.
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Responsibilities

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•Performs process studies to identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and energy efficiency 
•Presents results to management both verbally and in written reports
• Engineering
•Executes capital projects managing schedule, scope and costs.
•Manages project finances, with a strong control of scope, schedule deviation
•Reports on capital projects to management and senior management regarding current activities and forecast
•Develops capital investments projects following the appropriate stage gate methodology
•Diagnoses process deficiencies, and create design improvements 
•Performs process modeling studies to identify improvement opportunities
•Develops with the stake holders clear project premises, budgets scopes and detailed schedules
•Evaluates process schemes from operating data as needed
•Prepares process datasheets for equipment and instrumentation
•Updates and maintains documentation such as material balances, P&IDs and automation functional descriptions.

•Safety, Health and Environmental Performance
•Demonstrates safety leadership in day to day activities and by incorporation in process designs
•Educates and coaches operations and maintenance personnel to facilitate understanding of new processes
•Participates in process safety reviews
•Assists the Safety and Environmental Manager as necessary by implementing environmental improvement initiatives


•Additional responsibilities
•Provides oversight of contractor(s) process design performance
•Participates in planning for plant commissioning & start-up 
•Provides consulting on process questions as a member of the start-up team 

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About you

*•Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical Preferred)
•Strong preference for manufacturing plant-based work environment
•Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in project-based engineering with a focus on capitol project execution
•Excellent understanding and ability to apply fundamentals of heat transfer, fluid transport and reaction chemistry.
•Strong written and oral communication skills
•Track record of successfully meeting schedule deadlines
•Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time to US and foreign destinations.
•Candidates must be authorized to work in the US, now and in the future, without sponsorship


Preferred Skills:
•Familiarity with process simulation software applications such as Aspen or ChemCAD 
•Proficiency with scheduling software such as MS Project
•Demonstrated ability for development of reports for and presentations to management.
•Demonstrated interpersonal/teambuilding skills

Working Conditions
The job is performed in an office and manufacturing environment. Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke may occur. Protective safety equipment is required including appropriate clothing, shoes, gloves, hardhat, and goggles as needed. Activities include extended periods of standing and extensive work with various devices and heavy machinery. 

Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with management and other co-workers is important. Regular use of a variety of measuring tools, the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Standing or sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information. Heavy lifting is required intermittently. Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally is required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment.
Ability to work at heights when needed
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In return AAK offer

*●Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career 
●Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire 
●Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
●401(k) Plan with 100% match
●Free Life and Disability insurance
●Employee Assistance Program
●Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
●Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
●Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
●Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

At AAK we strive to maintain a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity, to create an environment where our employees can unleash their true potential. We believe that a diverse team brings new perspectives and ideas to the table and motivates us to Make Better Happen in all of our endeavors. Our leadership team, as well as everyone at AAK, prioritizes the health and safety, of all who join our mission. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and foster a work environment that’s welcoming and accepting so that anyone who applies or joins AAK has equal access to opportunity. 
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About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.



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