Provide engineering support and capital project management in a manufacturing setting at the Carthage, Texas OSB mill. Execute annual mill capital plan and assist with mill maintenance planning. Understand equipment and processes to make improvements that are aligned with operational strategy. Independently manage and coordinate project and construction activities related to capital and technical projects.

• Manage a capital program consisting of 12+ projects, valued up to a combined $10 million across a single facility.
  •    Plan and execute all aspects of each capital project or technology initiative including basic data gathering, engineering evaluation, scope-of-work development, equipment layout development, cost estimation, financial analysis, detailed design review, contract negotiation, document control, construction planning, and detailed scheduling. Note, detailed engineering design is not a function of this role.
  •    Provide overall leadership for engineering projects/programs through capital project scope, schedule, and budget development as well as execution/implementation management.
  •    Develop budget and manage performance against budget for all projects/programs managed.
  •    Provide engineering input to business and mill for the development of strategic and operating plans.
  •    Assume responsibility for personal safety and for the safety performance of all personnel, projects and programs managed.
  •    Provide engineering/technical advice to co-workers in all businesses and functions. 
  •    Conduct training for engineering and other personnel in the areas of Engineering and Capital Project Management.
  •    Maintain Engineering records according to corporate Records Retention Guidelines.
  •    Conduct special projects/studies, as opportunities arise, relating to technology and capital effectiveness.
  •    Assist with maintenance and reliability initiatives such as preventative / predictive systems, chronic failure resolution, and EOM project implementation.
  •    Work closely with Mill Team and Corporate Functions including Procurement, Supply Management, Audit, Finance, Environmental Services, and Information Technology to assure conformance with corporate policy.
  •    Perform other duties as necessary.
   

Skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Knowledge of Capital Project Management tools and processes.
  •    Ability to scope, schedule, and budget complex and multi-disciplinary projects. 
  •    Ability to lead an internal and external team through a project cycle to ensure safe, on-time, and successful execution.
  •    Ability to lead an engineering vendor to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
  •    Familiarity with reviewing multi-disciplinary engineering drawings and plans.
  •    Ability to proficiently navigate the Microsoft Product suite, including Sharepoint, Word, Excel, Project, and Teams.
  •    Ability to navigate AutoCad and Navisworks for drawing and model reviews.
  •    Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to a variety of complex business problems.
  •    Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
  •    Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  •    Ability to communicate effectively — both verbal and written.
  •    An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  •    A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.