The Project Engineering Specialist manages large or complex engineering projects and has overall responsibility for the execution of assigned projects.  Areas of responsibility include safety, operations interface, maintenance interface, project budgets, and schedules.  Directs and coordinates preparation of the Capital Appropriation Request documents and oversees assigned projects from approval through project closeout.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identifies project execution alternatives that best fit the needs of the business and operations and fit within the overall Afton capital plan and corporate direction.
• Directs technical and administrative efforts required to accomplish project requirements in accordance with project scope, design concept, design criteria, standard operating procedures, safety, schedule and budget.
• Ensures that Safety is the project’s number 1 priority and that the project safety plan is developed and communicated.
• Alignment of the engineering team with project deliverables and goals. Works very closely with the Project Leadership Team to ensure that the project team stays aligned around these deliverables and goals.
• Establishes the project team communication structure; including electronic tools, meetings, decision criteria, and roles and responsibilities for each team member.
• Establishes the SAP Work Breakdown Structure for the project for effective project cost flow, management, and final asset settlement.
• Accountable for the development of the engineering, procurement, and construction strategies that reflect industry best practices. 
• Reports on project status to Afton key stakeholders via written reports and face-to-face reviews.
• Ensures that detailed project cost and schedule controls are established to track progress on project commitments and progress reports are communicated to the Project Leadership Team.
• Works with the Project Leadership Team to establish the approved scope change procedure for the project and sees that it is strictly adhered to after project approval.
• Ensures that the project start-up team is organized during the front end process and roles and responsibilities are clearly identified. Ensures that the start-up plan is developed as part of the detail design engineering process.
• Accountable for interfacing with HSE&S department to obtain necessary permitting approvals.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with executive management, construction management, HSE&S, discipline engineers, sales and marketing, project controls, finance, contract administration, purchasing, and the business.
• Ensure project closure and final asset settlement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proactive leadership and team building skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years of project management experience
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in petrochemical plant
• Travel: Some travel (domestic and international) may be necessary – up to 20%

Working at Afton 

Who We Are – We are a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way feel about our neighbors and communities. 

Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives. 

Benefits / Compensation - 

Pay Range:  $110,000 - $135,000

Our employees are our most treasured asset and we are committed to recognizing and rewarding our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis.  In addition to the salary listed above, we offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• 100% Company funded Pension Plan
• 401kSavings Plan including a company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent and Personal Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft insurance

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the previously determined minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries; within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job scope, job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.  Please note that the pay range listed in this posting reflects the base salary only and does not include the value of benefits that are provided in addition to the salary for this position.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.