Mechanical Engineer Project Manager

Pay Range: $108200 to $135250 per year

Experienced Mechanical Engineer Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the food manufacturing industry. Skilled in facility mechanical engineering and ammonia refrigeration engineering Process Safety Management (PSM) program requirements and HVAC design.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating and managing the daytoday operational and tactical aspects of multiple or largescale capital projects.
• Responsible for project development design application management and implementation of capital projects. Projects will cover a diverse range in scope mainly in mechanical and ammonia refrigeration engineering to support the companys aggressive innovation and growth strategy.
• Work with Engineering R&D Food Safety Environmental Marketing and Manufacturing departments to help bring to market new products or deliver successful manufacturing systems.  Must make decisions concerning plant layouts equipment selections project schedules and cost requirements.
• Responsible for managing outside engineering and construction management resources. Assist in developing and enforcing policies standards specifications and practices that support and enhance the companys objectives.
• Interact with a broad section of the industry not only at the plant level but including permitting agencies equipment vendors and installation contractors. Perform other tasks as deemed appropriate to deliver food manufacturingrelated solutions.
• Responsible for all aspects of projects including safety quality organization planning scheduling subcontractor scheduling and daytoday issues. In addition ensure projects are completed on time on budget and in a quality manner.
• Work with business leaders and plant project team on planning and executing capital projects that will support the longterm vision of the business.
• Manage the design and execution (i.e. scope schedule budget and staffing) of projects as well as identifying and recommending suggestions for improvement of engineering processes.
• Manage project cost/budgets; regularly reviews and updates project and labor costs processes change orders in a timely fashion makes suggestions on improving overall productivity and cost savings.
• Ensure all engineering projects initiatives and processes are in conformance with the organizations established policies and objectives. Maintain a working knowledge of USDA guidelines and OSHA standards and be able to apply them to plant layouts and process designs.
• Provide technical and engineering services and assist in resolving design issues.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of submitted documents against contract drawings and specifications.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing with plant and other company personnel as required.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships across business and functional boundaries.
• Communicate with construction foremen engineers inspectors estimators and other company personnel.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering with 5 or more years of engineering experience in food manufacturing facilities required (Advanced degree and/or Professional Engineer in mechanical engineering and poultry and prepared foods process facilities preferred).
• Capable of working on multifaceted projects while requiring little or no supervision; ability to complete large projects on time and on budget.
• Knowledge and ability of interpreting blueprints and specifications accurately and readily. AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with facility mechanical systems including high and low pressure water steam and boilers pumps and blowers natural gas and compressed air systems sanitation and vacuum systems.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration HVAC and process safety management (PSM).
• Understanding of NEC code EPA ASHRAE and OSHA and their best practices.
• Ability to multitask by overseeing several projects.
• Highly motivated organized and a selfstarter.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and reporting practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Lead by example and follows company policies and ethical standards.
• 50% to 60% travel may be required.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities Females Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in EVerify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime