Job Details

Innophos is hiring a Project Engineer at our Geismar, Louisiana manufacturing plant location. A Project Engineer executes capital and expense projects to reduce costs and provides an expedited ROI including the design, field construction and commissioning of new equipment and building installations. Range of projects includes safety, energy cost reduction, maintenance, raw material usage, infrastructure and capacity increase. Develops engineering studies for the plants and businesses. The Project Engineer at times works with the maintenance department.

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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

• Implement improvement projects (scope, cost estimation, request capital money, supervision of fieldwork, commissioning)
• Manages detail mechanical design and writes construction bid packages
• Prepares capital request documents
• Generates purchase requisitions and monthly cost /project status reports
• Provides start-up assistance on capital projects
• Oversee outside contractors in support of plant requirements
• Quickly provide troubleshooting and problem solving as difficulties arise
• Communicate daily with facility leads
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred, extensive experience in project management will be considered
• Five or more years of engineering experience in chemical or food processing industries
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Expert working knowledge of production equipment and chemical processes
• Project cost estimating and scheduling ability
• Understanding of field construction methods, good engineering and safety practices
• Ability to coordinate, train, and motivate hourly employees and outside contractors
• Good communication and technical writing skills
• Ability to manage budget and to estimate costs related to various projects
• Knowledge of capital money management and return on investment
• Strong teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues and support maintenance teams
  
  

Environmental And/or Physical Requirements

• Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
• 401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
• Educational assistance program
  
  

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos' current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

About Innophos
Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.

Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.

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