Senior Project Engineer, Plant & Capital Projects

Project Engineer, Plant & Capital Projects

Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Plant & Capital Projects in our Columbus, Ohio location. This position plays a critical role in delivering capital projects that improve manufacturing operations and facility infrastructure.

Reporting to the Manager, Global Projects within Plant Engineering, this position is responsible for:

• Defining project specifications and scope of work (SOW)
• Managing requests for quotation (RFQs) for the procurement of equipment and services
• Delivering on project key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Overseeing installation, punch list completion, and commissioning of new or upgraded systems

Projects may involve new construction or enhancements to mechanical systems such as screw conveyors, material mixers, kilns, or liquid dosing controls. The ideal candidate is technically strong, self-driven, and experienced in managing subcontractors to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

This role requires up to four annual trips for equipment installations or site evaluations, and participation in up to four affiliate meetings per month across time zones, depending on project locations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to advance manufacturing operations tools and technology using continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
• Conduct process reviews, perform root cause analyses, and develop improvement plans implementing lean manufacturing principles.
• Design improvement solutions for equipment and systems to manufacture and handle all materials produced by Allied Mineral Products.

Project Management & Engineering Execution

• Manage all types of plant engineering projects from beginning to end, including defining requirements, developing designs, obtaining internal buy-in, planning and supervising installations, tracking revisions, and producing final documentation.
• Prepare specifications for and coordinate bidding and purchasing of equipment, materials, supplies, and services.
• Produce accurate mechanical and/or P&ID electrical drawings for layout, assembly, fabrication, and erection of equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate outside contractors, as needed, to complete assigned projects.
• Identify and recommend preventive maintenance procedures and spare parts requirements for new equipment.

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide engineering support on major breakdowns, equipment rebuilds, and recurring maintenance problem areas.
• Troubleshoot and identify issues with facilities equipment; perform simple repairs when necessary.
• Provide training and instruction to Maintenance and other Allied employees on new equipment, safety, and other relevant topics.

Collaboration & Communication

• Maintain excellent lines of communication with Maintenance, Production, other Allied departments, and affiliates.
• Participate in affiliate meetings across time zones (estimated 4 per month).

Global Support & Travel

• Support Allied’s manufacturing operations around the world.
• Travel to project sites for equipment installation and site checks (up to 4 times annually).

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other similar technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of related work experience and prior project management experience managing equipment/facilities budgets greater than or equal to $1M preferred.
• Strong experience in industrial equipment, such as OSHA requirements and best practices, dust collection, material handling, desired.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design principles required.
• Requires excellent troubleshooting skills and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to use a computer for CAD and other tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and human relations skills required.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as needed.
• Additional skills useful to this position include knowledge of new plant construction, industrial electrical controls and PLC programming, prior experience working with HVAC and facilities equipment, or experience with burner or combustion systems.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Pay
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement plan with 25% annual company contribution
• 401K program
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision programs
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term, and Long-Term disability

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.