Senior Project Engineer, CPE

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Assist in plant engineering initiatives and oversee corporate programs related to building systems, infrastructure, and operational enhancements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across various locations to design and implement safe, efficient, and effective project solutions.

• Stay informed about facility systems while adhering to safety and security protocols.

• Address emergencies and report any process or product discrepancies.

• Manage projects across multiple sites from inception to completion, with some projects exceeding $1MM in budget.

• Present significant projects to senior management and business group leaders.

• Plan and oversee capital projects or assist plant personnel as necessary.

• Develop guidelines for plant systems regarding maintenance and safety standards.

• Report and apply corporate best practices across various facilities.

• Share best practices and lead technical training for teams at the site level.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for utility cost reduction and efficiency, targeting annual savings and avoidance exceeding $750K.

• Assess OEM vendors and cultivate strategic partnerships.

• Provide support for equipment relocations, plant consolidations, and expansions.

• Evaluate plants during site visits and address infrastructure system challenges.

• Analyze facilities or proposed expansions to determine initial project budgets.

• Prioritize infrastructure projects across different business units.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is required.

• A degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, design, lead, and manage projects.

• Capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in 2D CAD is preferred.

• Foundational business understanding, including knowledge of capex versus opex, is preferred.

• Two of the following three qualifications are required: a minimum of 7 years of experience; experience in daily leadership of personnel through direct or indirect management; experience managing at least 3 projects with budgets exceeding $1MM.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Flexible time off, beginning with 80 hours of paid time off per year for full-time salaried employees.

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year, subject to location variations.

• Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and optional benefits.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.

• Tuition Reimbursement (subject to approval).

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility based on hire date).