Mechanical Project Manager

The Project Manager is a new role at our Gurnee, IL location. The role has direct oversight responsibility for capital projects undertaken at Vantage. The normal flow of events in a project may includes: completion of project design and developing a firm cost estimate, firm project design and a commitment on equipment, developing bid packages and going to contractors for bids on equipment and installation, coordinating and checking the actual construction, start-up and modifications of finished equipment and an Advice of Physical Completion for the project, and recommending routing maintenance, spare parts, listing necessary information and a financial closing (over or under estimate and why). May act as a Field Construction Manager or, in some cases, the Commissioning Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all or segments of the necessary engineering work on assigned studies and projects to modify equipment and processes to increase output, reduce costs, eliminate safety hazards, and/or improve product quality. (60%)
• Lead Vantage efforts to implement procedures and practices to comply with aspects of the companies Engineering Procedures. (25%)
• Conceive and recommend projects for improvement of existing practices and conditions to increase output, reduce costs, improve working conditions, eliminate safety hazards, and/or improve product quality. (15%)

Works routinely with other department heads and managers to assist in formulation of Vantage capital plan and refines proposals for submittal.

Accountability:

While reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, there remains a strong dotted line to the site manager and his staff. Actions taken and plans developed must be formulated with an eye to the site manager being the real customer.

Responsible for assisting in the development of technical improvements in equipment, processes, manufacturing procedures, etc. Directly affects profits by assisting in trouble-shooting equipment and/or process malfunctions and thereby restoring the plant to maximum operating efficiency. Responsible for adherence to safety and health rules & regulations.

Plays a major role in executing the Capital budget. The bulk of the work will involve running capital projects from $10K to $250K, with occasional projects up to $2MM.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field
• Minimum five (5) years of engineering experience.
• Supervisory experience with small groups
• Well-developed human relations and communication skills
• Experience in the chemical industry or other process plants, with related technologies