Project Engineer

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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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Job Summary

Manage the development and execution of critical capital engineering projects related to plant operations and expansions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Oversee the design and review of equipment and systems using corporate standards.

* Interface with engineers to define project scope requirements and incorporate corporate standards.

* Evaluate new process technologies to improve existing systems and resolve process and safety problems.

* Work with finance, production, and safety to develop justifications for capital projects and prepare the Requests for Expenditure Authorization (REAs) in a timely and accurate fashion.

* Acquire and negotiate project contractor bids in conjunction with procurement.

* Prepare project specifications and/or tender documents.

* Manage release of design input to suppliers (contractors, component suppliers, etc.).

* Perform supplier site visits to ensure compatibility of equipment designs with current plant configurations.

* Produce site visit reports, contractor job meeting minutes, project material listings, purchase orders, installation schedules and preparation of any other documentation relating to installation of systems.

* Assist in the development of new installation techniques and standards.

* Manage capital projects meeting deadlines and budgets. Identify and effectively utilize project resources.

* Manage the resolution of technical issues identified by suppliers.

* Manage technical documents provided by suppliers.

* Provide technical assistance to processing facilities, to improve quality and efficiency.

Education and/or Experience

- Bachelor's degree in engineering (ME/EE/IE/ChE) or related field, or equivalent related experience.

- 3+ years of project management experience, preferably directly related to food processing.

- Familiarity with processing techniques.

- Experienced in the development and maintenance of plant system documents, process flow sheets, block diagrams, schedules and spend tracking.

- Experience using AutoCAD.

Skills

- Proficient word processing and spreadsheet skills.

- Proficient AutoCAD and Microsoft Project skills.

- Engineering Knowledge

- Problem solving and Troubleshooting

- Electrical Codes

- Allen Bradley PLC and process controls

- USDA Machinery and Construction

- Interpersonal Skills

- Presentations

- Understanding and implementation of Ladder Logic programming for PLC's

- Experience with Microsoft Windows NT and domain networking environments

- Ability to implement new software packages.

- Problem Solving techniques

- PLC5 family of PLCs

- SL500 family of PLCs

- Familiarity with RSLogix software

- Device Net

- ControLogix

- ControlNet

- Competency with Wonderware software

- Working knowledge of industrial electricity

- 480 VAC, 3O control system

- Motors, valves, low voltage DC devices and sensors

- Ability to work with and understand electrical control schematic diagrams, power system 1-line diagrams

- Ability to use MSWord, Excel and Access to provide documentation support

- Process descriptions on project installation documents, tagname assignments, etc.

- Ability to specify, procure, assist with installation, debug and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment

- Working knowledge of Ethernet LAN system components and their functional usage

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It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

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