Production Engineering Manager jobs in Texarkana, AR

Overview

“Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary

Position requires coordination with other onsite maintenance and production personnel to develop small to mid-size projects. The individual must possess good organizational and communication skills, as well as a technical understanding of engineering at a chemicals plant. The individual must be able to work small to mid-size projects independently, or with very little supervision. Must be adept at following project schedules and budgets in order to meet the project goals and objectives. Per diem will be considered on a case by case basis to be included in pay rate. Attention to safety requirements is a priority.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with client’s project engineering standards, project controls, safety requirements, and reliability expectations.

Become familiar with client’s pre-project and post-project schedule process (Gate system).

Develop project management plan.

Work with Owner’s Representative(s) to develop resource plan for staffing various project positions and identify resources to staff all project positions.

Work with project team to develop project work plans and schedules.

Prepare and maintain action plans and follow-ups.

Review production trends and recommend improvements.

Assist project team with effectively applying methodology and enforcing project standards.

Assist project team with staying current with regulations, industry standards, and other applicable technologies.

Review and give feedback on construction contractor’s safety and quality control plans.

Review and give feedback on construction contractor’s constructability plans.

Preparing weekly and monthly project progress and expenditure reports, and initiating corrective actions.

Work with Owner’s Representative and site to obtain support for various activities involving land usage, storage sites, temporary office and work spaces, right-of-way in and around the facility, etc.

Assist project team to confirm project documents are complete, current, and stored per project document control plan.

Monitor construction contractor performance and provide timely/routine feedback.

Arrange and facilitate routine project team progress meetings.

Provide routine project updates and forecasts on safety, cost, and schedule to project management team executives.

Review, track, and progress change orders based on project’s change order process.

Determine the need for any additional SMEs to assist the project team as required.

Work with Owner’s Representative to develop start-up plans.

Work with Owner’s Representative to review and progress punch-lists.

Work with project team to develop de-staffing and demobilization plans based on project schedules and plans.

Follow the project’s handover and close-out procedures at the end of the project.

Work with the project team to transfer project documentation to Owner’s Representative.

Confirm contracts and vendor payments are completed.

Perform a final project walk-through with the Owner’s Representative.

Qualifications

10 years’ experience in the petrochemical industry.

Extended knowledge of multidiscipline projects and skills: pipe fitting, welding, boiler making, steel erection, electrical, rotating equipment, instrumentation, electrical.

Proficient in reading P&IDs.

Ability to understand field changes and red-line drawings.

Ability to adapt and manage multiple priorities.

Proven ability to effective coordinate various mechanical, operations, technical, and contract resources according to schedule and plan.

Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Advanced skills in MS Project and Primavera scheduling tools.

Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Knowledgeable of petrochemical industry MOC and PSSR process and procedures.

Safety Champion – a personal example of excellent safety performance, mindset, and commitment

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

EEO Statement

CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.

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