Project Engineer

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Project Engineer - Peekskill, NY

The Project Engineer provides project management and project engineering for the development and execution of capital projects at the Peekskill site.  The role also provides support to other technical initiatives as needed for operational support and plant optimization.   In addition, the role works in close collaboration with other project managers and functional groups at the site providing technical support where needed.

Capital Project Management: Lead all phases of assigned capital and/or expense projects as determined by site/business priorities and capital spending budget.  This includes scope development, detailed design, cost estimating, authorization request development, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and EHS Reviews.  All such activities must be done in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Projects must meet agreed-to requirements for cost, functionality and schedule and be completed safely.

Requirements:

• Lead all phases (scope development, cost estimating, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and startup) of capital projects.
• Act independently with general direction and supervision.  Direction is given in the form of project assignments, with periodic follow-up to determine progress, obstacles and path forward. 
• Identifies the need for and assemble/lead teams for plant optimization and operational support as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic AutoCAD skills.

Education & Experience:

•  BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ years experience in a chemical process manufacturing environment 
• 1+ years  experience in capital project management 

Preferred:

• Professional Engineer license

Salary Range: $80K-$100K

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

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