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Zoetis Spain SL

Project Engineer

Zoetis Spain SL, Charles City, Iowa, United States, 50616


The Engineer is responsible for helping to manage all phases of capital project management from conceptual estimate and design to construction, commissioning, start-up, and close out. Providing data on project scope, financial spending forecast, and schedule development are all responsibilities of the Engineer. The Engineer researches alternatives in order to offer the customer the lowest cost option while maintaining compliance with all codes and agencies.The Engineer interacts with management and site “customer” groups to establish and define requirements for assigned facility, utility, packaging, and manufacturing projects.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:General Responsibilities

Research conceptual designs, preliminary budgets, and schedules for assigned projects. Development along with assistance from the project sponsors the preparation of the Capital Project Appropriation requests (CPAs). CPAs to include project description, justification, cost estimates, budget, schedule, analysis of alternatives, and other required information.Research for recommendation of consultants and firms as appropriate.Draft “Request for Proposal” documents for design services, construction services, and major equipment items as appropriate.Manage and coordinate (with site customers, employees, and other personnel) the efforts of construction management, general or trade sub-contractors to ensure the successful (i.e. safe, timely, high quality, cost-effective, legal) implementation of assigned projects.Research and propose all design, construction, contractual, and financial issues on assigned projects.Ensure frequent communication and conduct regularly scheduled meetings between Project Team and other stakeholders.Ensure that all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements are met on assigned projects.Coordinate all activities with building departments/inspectors.Complete assigned projects by starting-up and checking-out all new equipment and systems, inspecting construction, developing, and ensuring complete resolution of “punch list” items.Develop Capital and Expense budget requests for future projects during the annual budget cycle.Provide data for Zoetis Global Engineering Services to ensure project compliance with applicable GMS standards and comply with Zoetis Quality Standards.Maintain technical skills in the latest techniques for project management and engineering technology as applied to facilities and equipment design, construction, and plant operation.Utilize CPMP principles for project definition, project concept, preliminary and detailed design, construction, and commissioning/verification and close out.Develop and maintain capital plan for site.Communicate regularly with project owners, customers, and stakeholders.

Procurement

Generate request for proposals for purchased equipment and services as necessary.Generate quotes for equipment and services.Procure, track, and close out project equipment and services purchases.

Documentation

Provide or arrange for development of complete design documentation for assigned projects.Prepare documentation necessary for project approvals.Generate change control documentation as required by project commissioning needs.Provide qualification documentation for assigned project as applicable.

Maintenance

Arrange for training of involved maintenance and operating personnel and obtaining and properly distributing all appropriate testing, certification, validation, “as-built”, spare parts, operating or maintenance manual documentation, and drawings.Work closely with Reliability Engineer that develops Life Cycle Cost.Modeling and Statistical Analysis for equipment design and selection.Receive input of “Design for Reliability” with respect to equipment specifications that create project approaches which minimize life cycle costs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelors or Masters level degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred).Certificates, Licenses or Registrations: PMP Certification or PE License preferred.Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Motivated, self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrated commitment to values-based leadership and achieving objectives in a manner that is supportive of the Zoetis Core Beliefs.Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of the Zoetis organization.Physical Requirements:Must be able to walk, sit, or stand for long periods of time.Must be able to reach above shoulder level, bend/stoop, kneel, push/pull, and handle/grip frequently.Must be comfortable working in varying temperatures.Lifting and carrying of 5 to 50 lbs. unassisted.Regular reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, and twisting.Repetitive motion and substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

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