Corp Project Engineer - Chemical
Rust-Oleum Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Corporate Project & Design Engineer

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

Department: Corporate Engineering

Reports To: Sr. Manager - Corporate Engineering

Direct Reports/Manages others: No

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Corporate Project & Design Engineer is accountable for providing engineering design specifications and standards as well as leading strategic CapEx engineering projects within Manufacturing Operations. This includes executing engineering projects for capital installations $200,000+, project management ownership from design through startup, and long-range technical planning and strategies for the business. The role also leads the creation and maintenance of engineering design specifications, guidelines, and standards.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Responsible for capital project execution including equipment selection, justification, CapEx processing, purchasing, installation, and start-up support efforts
• Engineering Design Leadership - Develop and manage engineering design specifications and Techno-Economic Models including process design, P&ID, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and financial analyses (CapEx, OpEX, NPV)
• Support & bolster the Engineering Work Process providing strategic direction and support to build and enhance the work process
• Engineers within the team on large projects can be assigned specific portions of capital projects based on expertise and workload availability including project management, technical design of packaging equipment & paint making/processing equipment, and construction management.
  • Project Management - Manage projects using the Engineering Work Process from conceptual design through successful startup transition to the local plant team. This includes managing budget, timeline, and deliverables to ensure projects meet established success criteria.
  • Design - Recommend, and implement manufacturing systems that are designed for machine, human interaction, method/process, raw material & environmental variability. Design to incorporate Lean principles to improve reliability, ease of use & maintenance, minimize changeover times, and to minimize production losses.
  • Construction Management - Manage contractors, technicians, skilled trades, and internal resources to safely install and startup manufacturing systems. This includes working with the plant operational teams on training, standard operating procedures, and identification of spare parts.
• Apply the Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations, building code, and NFPA fire code to capital projects and design specifications
• Manage external Engineering Firm resources on large capital projects
• Frequent interface with corporate staff, plant staff, operators, and maintenance personnel across a 3-shift operation

Education/Experience Requirements:

• BS in Chemical Engineering preferred. Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Packaging, and Electrical Engineers with hands-on related experience will also be considered.
• 5 years Minimum in plant engineering support role with hands-on experience in engineering, process design, continuous improvement, troubleshooting equipment, project management and project start-up verification
• Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal, and technical communication skills, with the ability to lead and thrive in fast-paced, multitasking environments
• Commitment to safety, ethical behavior, and respect for people, ensuring adherence to industry standards, governmental regulations and company values
• Willingness to travel frequently to support capital project assignments. Travel will be variable, depending on ongoing project needs (~20-30%)

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service.

Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

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