Project Engineer

Join OXEA GmbH in Bay City, TX onsite to lead engineering design and project execution for chemical manufacturing capital projects and facility improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, develop cost estimates, and deliver detailed engineering designs for plant additions, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate engineering, design, and drafting work across internal resources, consultants, and contractors.
• Manage project budgets by monitoring costs, approving expenditures, administering contracts, and evaluating and negotiating contractor and vendor proposals.
• Build and maintain project schedules by evaluating requirements, forecasting resource needs, and coordinating execution activities.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and engineering expertise to plant operations and maintenance teams.
• Assess feasibility, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend engineering and technology solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company engineering standards, industry best practices, Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements, and applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Support the upkeep of plant engineering standards and procedures and participate in technical committees as required.
• Prepare technical specifications for equipment and services, evaluate vendor bids, support equipment selection, and assist with procurement activities.
• Create Capital Appropriation Requests (AR’s) and provide cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting to management.
• Monitor construction activities in the field to confirm compliance with design specifications, safety requirements, and project schedules.

Requirements

• Education: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university, or an engineering degree with applicable project engineering experience.
• Experience: 5 to 6 years of project engineering or plant engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of project management principles, budgeting, scheduling, and contractor management.
• Familiarity with PSM, MOC, PHA, OSHA requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in chemical plant operations.
• Proficiency in Plant Engineering and Project Management.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
• SAP PS Module

Skills and Competencies

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiency.
• SAP PS Module experience.
• Understanding of industry codes and standards, including ASME, ANSI, NFPA, API, ISA, and Process Industry Practices (PIP).
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and implementation.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Equity Health Fund for health and dependent care
• Disability Benefits
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid Time Off for a balanced life
• Competitive salary, bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing match

Working Conditions & Logistics

• Mixture of office and chemical plant as necessary.
• Mobile work possible: no.

Location & Employment Details

• Location: Bay City, TX 77414, onsite
• Entry date: Immediately
• Employment type: Full time