Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

About Cobalt & Speciality Materials

Mastering the cobalt value chain. Umicore’s expertise covers the sourcing, production and distribution of cobalt and nickel products. Umicore’s materials are at the heart of products we use every day such as rechargeable batteries, tools, paints and tyres. Our recycling and refining processes give new life to cobalt and other metals and reduce environmental impacts. To meet the demands of our customers we cannot stand still.

We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.

As our Project Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting capital and expansion projects in our chemical manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Louisiana. Specifically, this will include:

• Ensuring expansion and capital projects are executed safety, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements;
• Collaborating closely with the Process Engineer to define process steps, project scope, design requirements, and execution strategies from early concept through detailed design;
• Coordinating and overseeing contractors during construction phases, ensuring adherence to project scope, quality standards, and safety expectations;
• Tracking project progress, costs, risks, and deliverables, providing accurate updates and documentation to management throughout all project phases;
• Identifying opportunities for process, design, or execution improvements that enhance safety, process safety, efficiency, operability, and long‑term asset reliability;
• Ensuring projects are properly commissioned, documented, and handed over to operations with complete technical documentation;
• Fostering strong partnerships across EHS, quality, production, maintenance, and procurement functions; and,
• Performing other duties as needed.

Our success is based on individuals who are ready to make the most of their skills and prepared to tackle any challenge they face. As well as a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, you should have:

• At least 2 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing;
• Strong technical understanding of chemical processes, piping systems, instrumentation, and controls;
• Demonstrated experience running and optimizing chemical processes;
• Capital project management execution and proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Excel);
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with preferred proficiency in AutoCAD plant 3D;
• Ability to travel periodically;
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and follow‑up skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work well independently; and,
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds.

As you would expect from a world‑leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

This position is based at the Palm Commodities International, LLC facility in LaVergne, Tennessee and will also support a facility in Port Allen, Louisiana. Pre‑employment drug testing is required.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including: high deductible and standard health insurance options; vision insurance; dental insurance; company paid life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance; voluntary life insurance; voluntary accident insurance; identity theft protection; health savings account; flexible spending account; tuition reimbursement; paid parental leave; 401k Plan with matching and profit‑sharing; three weeks’ paid vacation plus one week paid sick leave annually;

and eligibility for bonuses.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on any protected basis.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

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