Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer

WHO WE ARE

POLYVANTIS is one of the leading global suppliers in the market for high-quality acrylic and polycarbonate films and sheets. Formed by combining two iconic brands in the industry - PLEXIGLAS® for polymethylmethacrylate semi-finished products and LEXAN™ for polycarbonate sheets and films. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we offer unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheets and films. Our products are used in various applications including stadium roofing, facade glazing, LED lighting, signage, machine guards, motorcycle windshields, train seats, aircraft interiors, security & ID cards, bullet-resistant glazing and many more.

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS 

To ensure that equipment and facilities are properly installed and/or modified as required.  To provide practical, economical, and timely technical solutions to problems and prepare job order requests as required.  Provide engineering support to Operations and Maintenance as assigned.  Work to reduce operational costs. 

 WHAT YOU WILL DO

• The preparation of concise, well written reports and/or job order requests that clearly identify the problem, solution, benefits, alternatives considered, and the degree of risk which may be encountered. 
• The orderly and rapid completion of projects assigned in the most economical and timely manner consistent with good engineering and safe work practices.  Use of the system for capital job request approval workflow and integration into SAP as required. 
• Competent knowledge of SAP transactions for the execution of the Engineering job functions including but not limited to the Creation, Editing, Display and Reporting of Purchase Requisitions, Notifications, Work Orders, Capital Assets, MRO Inventoried Parts, Functional Location and Equipment records, and other Asset Effectiveness transactions as identified. 
• The supervision and control of all personnel working on assigned projects to ensure that they are completed satisfactorily.  This includes selecting and supervising contractors. 
• Ensure that cost overruns are avoided in all projects assigned. 
• Ensure new equipment is designed and installed to allow easy maintenance and that maintenance instructions, prints, and documentation is available. 
• The evaluation of deficiencies discovered in the process and equipment and the development of standard procedures for performing work, reducing waste, conserving energy, and reducing costs. 
• Assist the Safety Department in the area of fire alarm systems, fire suppression system, sprinkler and foam systems, and the emergency system. 
• Keep documentation, drawings, P&IDs updated and current. 
• The employee must be completely conversant with applicable safety, loss prevention, and environmental standards of the Company, business group, and site.  The employee must also be aware of the regulatory requirements and must implement those standards as specified in the standards and regulatory requirements in this work assignment. 
• Coordinate and maintain a mechanical integrity program with proper documentation. 

Major Challenges: 

• Providing sound technical solutions to site problems in an economical manner with minimal interruption to site operations. 
• Drive change in an environment that is resistant to change.  Achieve buy-in for constant quality and productivity improvements that are initially disruptive to the smooth operation of the plant. 

Scope: 

• Maintain the site high voltage electrical system.
• Maintain the contractor preventive maintenance plans in SAP. 
• Manage Capital Projects 5k$-1000k$
• Supervise contractor personnel and ensure their compliance with all company safety standards.
• Decisions Recommended:
• Process changes/improvements where capital spending is required.
• Operating Procedures for new equipment installations. 

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING  

• B.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience. 

• 10+ years of experience in Engineering with Operations/Manufacturing or Maintenance background. 
• Strong verbal and written communications skills. Team orientation.
• Well-versed in AutoCAD, SAP, Excel, Word, Outlook, and other corporate supplied software. 
• Human relation skills. 

WHAT WE OFFER

We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us.

• Remuneration: Attractive salary in the chemical tariff, special payments, participation in the company's success
• Coverage: Company subsidized pension scheme and long-term account, group accident insurance, support for caring for relatives, sickness benefit subsidy
• Work-life-balance: Flexible working, possibility of mobile working, 30 days of vacation per year, free parking
• Health and social affairs: Prevention programs, social and employee counseling, company sports & discounts in various fitness studios, meal allowance

...and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.polyvantis.com/en/career. Realize your dreams at POLYVANTIS!

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

POLYVANTIS seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.