Job title: Project Engineer (In-Plant)
Company: Richard Design Services, Inc.
Job description: Richard Design Services (RDS) is currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer for an onsite position.Position Summary
The project engineer reports to the company projects lead and functionally to project managers that he/she is assigned to work with. This position is responsible for assisting in developing and executing the assigned portfolio of projects which will support continuous improvements of safety, reliability, facility optimization, and other values (e.g., production, risk reduction, environmental improvements etc.) at the facility. The projects will be managed and executed under the guidelines of the company and site-specific project development and execution processes. The project engineer is also responsible for assisting in the safe and efficient development and execution of capital and expense projects. These projects are delivered while maintaining the Company’s core values. The individual should understand project development & management through a stage-gated process. The project engineer shall be experienced in progressing a project from initiation thru project feasibility to design & development to its implementation & commissioning. The individual shall also possess a knowledge of the management of change (MOC) processes to identify and manage risks arising from the implementation of the proposed projects (predominantly brownfield projects). Experience with design and engineering activities related to oil refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, hydrocarbon pipelines or LNG processing, storage, and transportation is required.Job Description
- Assists with management of a portfolio of projects for the site and provides key input into the 5-year CAPEX plan for the site.
- Assists in all phases of project development FEL through project completion with an emphasis on safety and quality.
- Supports all phases of projects including coordination of work including, safety, process design, front end engineering and design, detailed design, procurement, cost control, schedules, quality, construction planning, execution planning, and commissioning.
- Liaison with Engineering and Construction (E&C) on larger projects.
- Ensures the technical integrity of the project, including compliance with the project scope, specifications, sound engineering judgement and Cheniere basic engineering design documents.
- Ability to lead a multi-discipline team of engineers, designers, and contractors.
- Develop Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) documents and ensure the project deliverables are produced in accordance with the agreed safety, cost, technical and schedule parameters.
- Report project status monthly including, updated cost reports, project forecast, variance reports, procurement status, schedule, accomplishments, issues, and path forward.
- Coordinate project activities with technical service engineering, maintenance, operations, production engineering and outage planning.
- Participate in design engineering reviews, management of change (MOC) process, constructability review, operability review, safety review, HAZOP, and PSSR.
- Deliver projects that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient LNG operations and are executed on time and on budget.
- Comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures following the highest ethical standards.
- Participate in regulatory agency audits.
- Reinforce safety and environmental awareness through frequent job observations and by interfacing with plant personnel.
Qualifications (Education, Experience and Skills)
- Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required. A Professional Engineer’s (PE) License is a plus but not required.
- Experience: Three to five (3-5) years or more of project engineering experience. Recent experience with LNG is preferred, however, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable.
- Skills
- Strong leadership and administrative abilities are required.
- An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.
- Exceptional written, verbal, organizational, planning, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies.
- Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to engineer, operate, and maintain the LNG terminal and Liquefaction production facilities.
- Ability to manage multiple activities in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy.
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
- Accomplished public speaker, able to create and deliver industry-specific presentations.
- Self-starter and goal oriented.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Access, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
RDS is dedicated to providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.RDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
Expected salary:
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Job date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:40:13 GMT
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