Project Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Sulphur, LA (Job ID 9483818)

Description

Location: Sulphur LA
Job Title:   Sr. Project Engineer I&E 
Kelly Engineering, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking a Sr. I & E Project Engineer for a multi-year engagement at one of our global clients in the Chemical Industry.  Our client is amanufacturer and supplier of petrochemicals, polymers and fabricated building products, which are fundamental to various consumer and industrial markets. This role is a full-time, fully benefitted position.   As a Kelly Engineering employee, you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K, and a variety of other benefits to choose from.   You will also receive a generous paid time off allowance, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time. 
SUMMARY
Provides engineering expertise, controls procurement, and coordinates construction of capital projects assigned to meet the requirements of cost, schedule and scope.  Gives problem-solving consultation as requested and in order to ensure optimum engineering support for plant facilities.  Participates in the application of new technology and materials to existing processes, so as to increase overall production and/or maintenance efficiency.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 

• Develops the general plan for a project, prepares a budget estimate, and obtains approval for the plan.  Coordinates the activities of consulting firms when necessary.
• Provides a detailed instrumentation/electrical/controls design in accordance with good engineering and safety practices, governmental regulations, plants specifications, applicable codes and underwriter requirements. 
• Makes inquiries on, specifies, and selects equipment.  Issues requisitions for Purchasing to collect bids. Reviews and gives comments on Engineering Bid Comparisons and submits for approval.  Initiates procurement of materials and communicates with Purchasing, vendors, and stores to control expediting and receiving of material. 
• Coordinates field installation, inspects, and accepts work.  Prepares contractors information list and reviews it periodically to check the performance of each contractor.  Participates in PSSRs and project turnover to Operations/Reliability.
• Prepares project status, construction progress, and cost reports on a weekly, monthly and annual basis.
• Collects and distributes engineering data and instructions for each specific project, communicates with Operations/Maintenance to acquire design feedback from experience on previously installed equipment and material.
• Contributes to creating and maintaining a favorable plant image by encouraging positive relations with employees and the community, encouraging maximum safety efforts by employees, and maintaining ethical practices and relationships within the plant.
• Performs special projects as assigned; i.e., obtaining regulatory information, sharing information on common industrial topics with local industry, provides information to underwriters on testing reequipments and procedures, enlisting consulting services and other coordination activities as required to assure effective engineering service.
• Provide required engineering services and technical knowledge for the application of new or difference process, equipment, and materials to existing production units to improve production rates, quality, lower production costs, or to improve equipment reliability.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
 

• A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent progressive engineering experience.
• Five to 10 years' experience in a refinery, chemical, or petrochemical plant performing engineering design responsibilities.

 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

 Apply on company website