Project Engineer at AAK USA

Project Engineer

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.

AAK Richmond

*1145 Harbour Way S, Richmond, CA 94804*

About the role

 We are currently seeking to hire a Project Engineer for our manufacturing facility in Richmond, Ca. 

This position supports operations by increasing product output and quality through design modification of existing and installation of new equipment. This may include, and is not limited to new facilities design and start-up, troubleshooting and process improvements such as filtration, deodorization, interesterification, bleaching, and process flow control.

This plant-based position is a key team member of the owner’s production team, in some cases leading the implementation projects and coordinating process design activities performed by engineering and construction contractors.
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Responsibilities

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Performs process studies to identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and energy efficiency
· Presents results to management both verbally and in written reports
· Engineering
· Executes capital projects managing schedule, scope and costs following PMP principles.
· Manages project finances, with a strong control of scope and schedule deviations.
· Reports on capital projects to management and senior management regarding current activities and forecast.
· Develops capital investments projects following the appropriate stage gate methodology, managing the complete life cycle of the project.
· Diagnoses process deficiencies and create design improvements.
· Develops, with the input from all stake holders clear project concepts, budgets, scope and detailed schedules
· Evaluates process schemes from operating data as needed
· Prepares process datasheets for equipment and instrumentation
· Updates and maintains documentation such as material balances, P&IDs, and automation functional descriptions.
· Manages detailed engineering from third-party full-service engineering companies.

· Safety, Health and Environmental Performance
· Demonstrates safety leadership in day to day activities and by incorporation in process designs
· Gatekeeper for the process aspects of Management of Change
· Educates and coaches operations and maintenance personnel to facilitate understanding of new processes
· Participates in process safety reviews
· Assists the Safety and Environmental Manager as necessary by implementing environmental improvement initiatives.

· Additional responsibilities
· Provides oversight of contractor(s) process design performance.
· Measurement of contractor performance against schedule, cost and quality of work
· Participates in planning for plant commissioning & start-up.
· Provides consulting on process questions as a member of the start-up team
 
About you

*Basic/Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical Preferred)
· Strong preference for manufacturing plant-based work environment
· Minimum 10 years’ experience in project-based engineering with a focus on capitol project execution
· Excellent understanding and ability to apply fundamentals of heat transfer, fluid transport and reactionary chemistry equipment.
· Process control and automation knowledge.
· Strong written and oral communication skills
· Track record of successfully meeting schedule deadlines
· Ability to travel approximately 15% of the time to US and foreign destinations.
· Candidates must be authorized to work in the US, now and in the future, without sponsorship.

Preferred Skills:
· Proficiency with project management software such as MS Project , AutoCAD and Procore
· Demonstrated ability for development of reports and presentations to management.
· Demonstrated interpersonal/teambuilding skills.
· Project Management Professional (PMP)certified.

AAK USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to workforce diversity. EOE. M/F/D/V.

Working Conditions
The job is performed in an office and manufacturing environment.  Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, heat, sparks, oil, and smoke may occur.  Protective safety equipment is required including appropriate clothing, shoes, gloves, hardhat, and goggles as needed.  Activities include extended periods of standing and extensive work with various devices and heavy machinery. 

Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with management and other co-workers is important.  Regular use of a variety of measuring tools, the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.  Standing or sitting for extended periods is common.  Hearing and vision within normal ranges is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information. Heavy lifting is required intermittently.  Exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally is required.  Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment.
Ability to work at heights when needed
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In return AAK offer

Pay range: $165,000 - $190,000 Annually

*Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career 
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire 
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
401(k) Plan with 100% match
Free Life and Disability insurance  
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition

At AAK we strive to maintain a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity, to create an environment where our employees can unleash their true potential. We believe that a diverse team brings new perspectives and ideas to the table and motivates us to Make Better Happen in all of our endeavors. Our leadership team, as well as everyone at AAK, prioritizes the health and safety, of all who join our mission. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and foster a work environment that’s welcoming and accepting so that anyone who applies or joins AAK has equal access to opportunity. 
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About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 5 - 10 years
Salary: $96,310 - $151,650 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No