PROJECT ENGINEER

Description

Position at JBS USA

Position Title: Project Engineer

Department: Engineering Department

Location: Plant

Salary Class: Exempt

Principle Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a variety of complex engineering projects.
• May lead a project team in completion of a specific project; sets timelines, assigns work, communicates with team members, solves problems, and moves project towards and on-time high quality solution.
• May design and develop software, hardware, hardware/software specifications, and testing procedures.
• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment.
• May supervise/coordinate day-to-day operations of engineers, designers, engineering technicians, and others who assist in completion of specific project assignments.
• Provides engineering assistance to personnel within the Company as necessary.
• Represents the Company in communication with other organizations to resolve questions, plan, and coordinate work.
• Coordinates lab testing and building of prototypes as necessary.
• Coordinate efforts of contractors involved with finishing construction of new or redesigned areas for plant facility while managing projects being on time, on budget and to specification
• Participate in design and layout aspects of special projects. Change to lead efforts pertaining to design and layout of special projects.
• Obtain competitive bids for future projects.
• Arrange to have appropriate records prepared and maintained.
• Attend meetings as needed or called.
• Frequent communication with maintenance, purchasing, production, storeroom, and other departments involved with any aspect of special projects.
• Perform various other duties as needed or assigned.
• Lead the efforts to complete Capital Planning.

Requirements: Describe necessary knowledge or skills, and type and amount of formal schooling, and work experience normally required to obtain these. Do not describe your own particular background.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required

Experience

• Previous Experience in construction, mechanical contract work, or any building trades.
• Computer Skills, including knowledge of spreadsheets, and drafting programs.

Special Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both written and verbally
• Ability to organize and coordinate large projects.
• Bilingual skills helpful
• Capable of independent decision making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates integrity and fairness
• Able to quickly and effectively adapt to new and changing situations
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Shows compassion towards and has an interest in others
• Good organizational skills
• Able to work assigned hours/days, including occasional weekends as required
• Statistical skills (basic level)
• 6 Sigma certification (desired)

EOE/Including Disability/Vets

“The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. It is a job expectation that all new employees have, at minimum, the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in advance of their first date of employment. If you need assistance in obtaining a vaccine, the Company can help schedule you with one of its healthcare partners following a conditional job offer, if one is made.”