PROJECT ENGINEER (Industrial Sector)
3 days ago
Parla
Our client is a leading industrial/manufacturing company, specialized in advanced materials, committed to innovation, operational excellence, and the highest standards in safety and quality. The company offers a dynamic, international environment focused on continuous improvement and high-impact engineering projects. We are looking to strengthen its Global Capex Area with the figure of a: PROJECT ENGINEER (Industrial Sector) MISSION STATEMENT: Reporting to the Global CAPEX area, the selected candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end management of capital projects (CAPEX), ensuring successful execution in terms of scope, cost, timeline, and safety. The role acts as a key interface between technical teams, operations, and external partners such as contractors and suppliers. KEY RESPONSABILITIES: · End-to-End Project Ownership: Manage capital investment projects (up to ~$5M) from initial concept through execution and completion, including scope definition, cost estimation, preparation of capital expenditure requests, and resource planning. · Project Planning & Execution: Define project timelines, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring efficient execution with minimal disruption to existing plant operations. · Cross-functional Coordination: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams (engineering, operations, maintenance, and technical teams) to achieve project and site objectives. · Cost Control & Performance Monitoring: Track project performance (cost, schedule, scope), proactively identify deviations, and communicate progress to senior stakeholders through reports and presentations. · Procurement & Supplier Management: Develop RFQs, evaluate proposals, and manage procurement activities, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contractor coordination to optimize system performance. · Technical Specification & Engineering Design: Develop and review technical specifications to ensure compliance with site standards and equipment availability, including preparation of engineering documentation. · Engineering Documentation & Drawings: Prepare, review, and maintain engineering drawings such as Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), assembly drawings, and detailed design documentation. · System Design & Troubleshooting: Design, analyze, and troubleshoot equipment and systems related to instrumentation, controls, mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, and heat transfer processes. · Field Evaluation & Continuous Improvement: Evaluate field installations, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend design modifications to eliminate system or equipment malfunctions. · Commissioning & Start-up Management: Oversee installation, commissioning, and start-up of new or upgraded equipment, ensuring performance validation and operational readiness. · Contractor Supervision: Manage external contractors on-site, ensuring alignment with project requirements, timelines, and safety standards. · Risk & Safety Management: Conduct risk assessments (HAZOP, FMEA) and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across all project phases. · Standardization & Best Practices: Ensure consistency and replication of best-in-class process technologies across different sites when applicable. REQUIERED PROFILE Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or equivalent)., • Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering or related roles within industrial/manufacturing environments., • Proven experience managing capital projects and coordinating project engineering teams., • Demonstrated experience working in complex industrial settings with exposure to plant operations and project execution. Technical Skills & Knowledge • Strong understanding of multidisciplinary engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical and instrumentation engineering., • Proven experience in reading, interpreting, and developing mechanical and engineering design drawings., • Solid knowledge of process engineering fundamentals, including PFDs, P&IDs, and material balances., • Experience with risk assessment and safety methodologies such as HAZOP and FMEA., • Experience in system design, troubleshooting and optimization in industrial environments., • Familiarity with procurement processes, technical specifications development, and vendor selection. Project & Operational Capabilities • Proven ability to manage contractors and external suppliers within project environments., • Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and working effectively in matrix organizations., • Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and commissioning phases., • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards and meeting deadlines. Languages • Fluent in Spanish and English, both written and spoken, with strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Soft Skills & Competencies • Strong leadership and team collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and gain the trust of colleagues and suppliers., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • High level of initiative, autonomy, and accountability., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels., • Results-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities. WE OFFER: Joining a solid and consolidated group. The position is structural and offers real possibilities for development at national and group level. SALARY: Depending on the experience provided by the candidate. The workplace will be in Parla, the South area of MADRID.
