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Oklahoma, United States
Onsite
At Tate & Lyle, our purpose is simple: Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food. With more than 165 years of ingredient innovation, we partner with leading food and beverage brands to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products enjoyed by millions of people every day. Combining expertise in sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification, we help customers win on taste, nutrition and performance while making a positive impact on society and the planet. With approximately 5,000 colleagues across 75 locations in 38 countries, we're united by a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration and growth. Read on to learn how this opportunity can contribute to our purpose while helping shape the future of food.
ROLE PURPOSE:
As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for executing capital projects and performing various engineering support for capital projects in a unionized plant that produces xanthan and gellan gum. Project engineering efforts include identifying and implementing process improvements which result in higher throughput, improved efficiencies, recognizable cost savings and more consistent product quality. You will be responsible for all facets of scope development, AR development and submittal, detailed project design, and construction supervision and executing capital projects and performing various engineering support for capital projects. Project engineering efforts include all facets of scope development, AR development and submittal, detailed project design, and construction supervision. Typically assigned responsibility for approved projects of approximately $25,000 to $3million + in value, which may be portions of major installations, and is expected to maintain control over several projects simultaneously.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate and supervise design efforts and provide field monitoring to ensure construction compliance with designs.
Incorporate safety and regulatory compliance into all assigned projects scope and design.
In Conjunction with Plant Leadership Team, develops annual and long-term capital plans for the site.
Conduct and Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Start Up Safety reviews, Process Safety Management (PSM) audits, and Incident Investigations.
Develop process flow sheets, preliminary plant layouts and piping and instrument diagrams.
Perform or direct preparation of process and detail design calculations as required.
Check detail design work, drawings and calculations performed by designers and drafting personnel.
Select equipment to perform a specific function and develop or direct development of specifications for the equipment or process.
Develop cost estimates, construction schedules and maintain cost control on projects.
Develop bid packages and solicit and evaluate bids from various contractors.
Approve purchase requisitions for equipment and construction activities within the limits set by the appropriation and grant of authority.
Establish and maintain project files and enter material into permanent equipment and process files.
Supervise compilation of process and equipment information and may develop preliminary operating procedures.
Coordinate, control and supervise design personnel assigned to projects.
Work independently with minimum supervision.
Maintain current knowledge or access to applicable codes and regulations.
Protect all proprietary information and property against loss of any kind. This includes, but is not limited to, confidential reports and memos, process and product knowledge, equipment and research methodology.
Ensure contractor compliance with site contractor safety policy.
SKILLS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering; other Engineering degrees will be considered with demonstrated Project Engineering experience.
Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience performing project management, with a strong preference for candidates with chemical or fermentation industry experience.
Liaise with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Management, and Production personnel to provide process specifications as required to fully implement project improvements.
Maintain project control and accountability until the projects are accepted by the manufacturing group and all project goals are met.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
Other qualifications and competencies required in this position include initiative, coaching and leadership capabilities, problem-solving skills, innovative thinking, and a willingness to focus on customer needs.
Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience is a plus.
Working knowledge of SAP is a plus.
SAFETY ACCOUNTABILITIES – EHSQ CRITICAL ROLE Level 3
Protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business.
Each team member is expected to support the Tate & Lyle culture where Environment, Health, Food Safety and Quality, complies with all EHSQ policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to their work. Team members are expected to speak up and intervene to prevent unsafe conditions and to respect fellow workers and the communities in which we work. Included in this is abidance with our Life Saving Principles (LSP’s) and our STOP WORK AUTHORITY which are developed to strengthen our workplace safety, prevent serious injury loss of life. Responsible for quality and food safety within their realm of control.
Level 3 – Important Role
EHSQ focus is 100% task oriented
Responsible for area specific EHSQ procedures/policy adherence
EHSQMS Element Support
Responsible for reporting all incidents, defects, and hazards
Involved in EHSQ specific checks and inspections for policy adherence
All employees are responsible for:
Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHSQ policies and procedures
Being responsible for their own actions
Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others, and the environment
Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards, and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken.
Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHSQ supports activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable, and cost-effective manner.
Tate & Lyle complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.
When determining final compensation, we take into consideration: skillset, job scope, knowledge, prior experience, cost of living, market data, budget availability, and other factors as permitted by law.
The salary range for this position is: $70,000 - 90,000.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes but is not limited to:
Medical, Dental, Vision coverages
Paid time off package, including vacation, sick time, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave
401K with company match
Company paid life insurance
Additional benefits at not cost to employee such as: Lifestyle Spending Account, Identity Theft protection, Employee Assistance Program, telemedicine and more!
In addition to your Total Rewards, culture and ED&I are very important to Tate & Lyle. We offer multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that support various communities.
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