CAPEX Project Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing

Lead CAPEX / Sustenance projects from study to commissioning in a demanding chemical or pharmaceutical industrial environment.

CAPEX Project Engineer - Chemical Manufacturing

Job description:

As part of Sustenance and compliance projects, we are looking for a CAPEX Project Engineer capable of leading projects from the study phases through to commissioning.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Clarify needs with users and various stakeholders and carry out the necessary pre-studies.
• Lead projects in accordance with the schedule, budget, and defined functional requirements.
• Guarantee compliance with HSEQ standards during all phases of the project.
• Ensure the correct translation of functional needs into design and manage technical and process risks.
• Identify and coordinate the necessary internal and external resources, notably with Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, and technical teams.
• Develop specifications and technical specifications for services, materials, and equipment.
• Establish and monitor the schedule, budget, and project costs.
• Participate in purchasing strategies, calls for tender, and the selection of service providers.
• Ensure the application of internal directives, technical standards, and professional best practices.
• Prepare and conduct construction site risk analyses, ensure the safety of interventions, and manage work permits.
• Monitor construction phases and handle any HSEQ, technical, or scheduling deviations.
• Organize start-ups, commissioning, and handovers.
• Ensure project reporting, establish assessments, and capitalize on feedback from experience.
• Guarantee the management and archiving of technical documentation.
• Contribute to the formalization and improvement of CAPEX Sustenance processes.

About the customer:

Our client operates in a demanding industrial environment, with strong requirements regarding quality, safety, compliance, and operational performance.

Requirements:

• Engineering degree in a technical field or equivalent deemed experience.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience as an engineer.
• Significant experience in an industrial environment, ideally in the chemical or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Experience in industrial project management / CAPEX, including the phases of study, construction, commissioning, and coordination of service providers.
• Good understanding of HSEQ requirements and risk management in an industrial environment.
• Solid skills in planning, budget monitoring, and reporting.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and work in transversal management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, autonomy, and leadership.
• Fluent French.
• Fluent or professional English.

Nice to have

• 5 to 10 years of professional experience.
• In-depth experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in commissioning, start-up, and handover.
• Experience in writing specifications and technical specifications.

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