GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE
Reporting to the Sr. Director Engineering, the Project Engineer’s primary responsibility is to improve the food safety, safety, quality, sustainability and reliability performance of the manufacturing facility. The Project Engineer develops, proposes and implements capital and major repair projects to improve the entire operation. The Project Engineer has the responsibility for meeting, or exceeding established key results for food safety, sanitation, personal safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, sustainability, cost effectiveness and organizational development.
The Project Engineer manages and maintains facility and coordinates facility based projects. Assists in facility design and various engineering tasks associated with the facility planning, equipment planning, cost evaluations, design, process optimization, facility modifications and provides technical expertise on various technical standards and engineering requirements by performing the following duties:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS)
EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of experience as a Project Engineer, food manufacturing and facility experience is a must; RTE food experience most desirable.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Knowledge of Word, AutoCAD Excel and MS-Project. Knowledge of project cost management and cost tracking of all costs associated with Dole environmental projects. Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements. Knowledge of ammonia cooling systems is preferred.
OTHER: Dynamic, hands-on ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food-processing environment. Must have the ability to make effective communications, decisions, and directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism. Travel is required.
_ INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS_
INTERNAL: Maintenance, Sanitation, Quality, SQF, Production Supervision, Procurement, Corporate Engineering, and other supervisory and Engineering staff members EXTERNAL: Auditors and Vendors.
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EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or other related engineering field
EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT
N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, to work in a cold (35* on Plant floor), and moderately noisy environment, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and lift up to 40 pounds. Will have some exposure to fumes and airborne particles. Ability to travel periodically. (Notification required due to the Americans with Disabilities Act).
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT
Flexibility to work varied hours required.
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TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel as needed.
Required Skills
Required Experience
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.