Process Field Engineer

Process Field Engineer

Location: Batavia, OH

Company: Fortune 100 food & beverage manufacturing enterprise

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 plus PTO, Benefits and 1.5x OT

Initial term: 12 months (position expected to run a lot longer / may transition to permanent)

Hours: 60 hrs/wk max.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Process Field Engineer (PFE) provides on-site technical engineering support during construction activities throughout the project life cycle. The PFE responsibilities include providing resolution to technical installation issues during the construction and execution of commissioning (IQ, OQ, PQ) through handover phases of the capital project(s) following mechanical codes and the provided design documentation packages. Additionally, the PFE will support SAT utility equipment, process and packaging equipment, response to RFIs, and verification of contractor’s adherence to all mechanical design QA/QC documentation, escalating technical issues to St. Louis design as needed.

IQ – Installation Qualification, OQ – Operational Qualification, PQ – Production Qualification, EVM - Earned Value Management, QIS – Quantity Installation Summary, SAT – Site Acceptance Testing, RFI – Request for Information

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support daily construction leadership of project team from direction of the CM.
• Support QA/QC installation of Equipment and Utilities/Buildings infrastructure
• Support the creation and execution construction plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Support STL Engineering resources as needed and aligns field tasks with CM for execution by construction team(s).
• Review and approve field RFI’s
• Provides input for construction status reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimizes Client's exposure and risk on project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately based on established processes

- Supports tracking and reports hours and expenses on a regular basis for disciplined construction activities.

- Supports the CM in providing regular forecast and expense updates to project budget.

- Supports the CM to align timely and accurate invoicing following EVM and QIS.

- Supports tracking and monitoring of project receivables.

- Supports QA/QC and construction closeout activities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATION (Minimum):

• Bachelor’s degree- preferrable in Electrical Engineering but will consider Chemical or Mechanical Engineering as well. Other relevant degrees would be Construction Management, Project Management both with more experience.
• Minimum of (1-2) years of related project experience.
• OSHA 30 is PREFERRED.
• Experience supporting technical resolution throughout the life cycle of construction / commissioning.
• High level understanding of utilities and building mechanical systems including controls interface / interlocks between equipment and controls systems.
• Must be highly articulate, have a clear and analytical approach to problem solving
• Must have strong decision-making abilities.
• Must have strong communication and presentation skills.
• Be able to work independently and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to handle numerous technical, commercial, and administrative skills.
• Must have a thorough understanding of Project Management, Building Design and Construction, Scheduling, Risk Analysis, and support Cost Modeling.
• Must have a thorough understanding and utilization of Information Technology. Including: Internet, MS Windows, Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Project, Access, One Note.
• Duties include supporting the preparation, coordination, and review of process equipment and building drawing packages.
• Most assignments are performed independently. May make decisions on technical issues and methods.
• Handles confidential specifications, drawings, and product/marketing information.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with colleagues, vendors, contractors, Field Staff, Project Staff, and the Factories.
• Must have working knowledge of:

- Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECP).

- Lock Out Tagout procedures.

- Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s) and Basic Process Operation (Theory of Operation).

- Process Instrumentation Diagrams (Pid’s) and Commissioning and Start-Up Support.

- Power system analysis, short circuit studies, and arc flash hazard analysis.

- Building Automation systems (BAS).