Project Engineer

Job Description

Must live near one of Rehrig Pacifics Reusable Asset Depots Preferably Petersburg VA Lincolnton NC Columbus OH or Whiteland IN Brief Role Description RSO Project Engineers are an integral part of our operations team responsible for planning and executing capital improvement projectsincluding equipment installation automation and facility improvementsacross Reusable Asset Depots RAD On site locations and Torus hubs This role drives network performance by actively supporting the onboarding kick off and scaling of new business while delivering projects that improve site operational efficiency employee safety equipment reliability and operational costs Areas of Accountabilities Execute Equipment \& Automation Installation Projects Develop project scopes schedules budgets and resource plans for material handling automation and equipment installationsLead installation commissioning and start up of new equipment across RADs on sites and Torus hubsPlan and phase installations to keep live site operations running sequencing work minimizing downtime and coordinating cutover with site leadershipCoordinate site readiness power network structural and operational requirements for safe on schedule executionSolicit and evaluate contractor and vendor proposals and manage their site access schedules and activity through the projectMonitor timelines budgets risks and deliverables and keep stakeholders current on statusComplete commissioning and start up verification confirming equipment controls and integration meet throughput and readiness targets before handoff to local maintenance and operationsSupport New Site Start Up \& Operational Readiness Lead the site readiness work to prepare and launch new sites facilities utilities permitting and regulatory complianceAssess facility needs and develop scopes of work aligned to operational requirements and business prioritiesCoordinate facility equipment and workflow readiness with site leadership; ensure post launch stabilization plan with the site operations teamDeliver and verify projects against scope budget safety readiness and throughput targets before closeout and handoff to the steady state operations teamEnsure Safe Project Execution Apply company customer and site safety requirements and enforce contractor and vendor compliance on all installation and facility improvement projectsCoordinate project risk assessments and mitigation plans with site leadership contractors and safety resourcesDevelop and maintain project documentation start up checklists and turnover materials required for safe and effective operationKnowledge Skills and Experience Bachelors degree in engineering or related field or equivalent relevant experienceProject management experience including project management tools and softwareExperience in Lean Manufacturing andor Six SigmaWorking knowledge of equipment installation facility infrastructure and safe tool use in project environmentsAble to communicate project scope risks timelines and decisions clearly to cross functional stakeholders Including but not limited to Operations Safety Quality and ManagementExcellent problem solving skills and familiarity with problem solving terms and toolsHighly proficient with MS Office toolsAbility to leverage data to drive decisions and project focusAbility and willingness to travel estimated travel frequency 60