Project Engineer

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

Job Title: Project Engineer  

Job Location: Louisville, Kentucky   

Job type: Full-Time

Type of role: On-Site

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Project Engineer  

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the chemical industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

      As a Project Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation. This position will report to the Engineering Manager and will be responsible for implementing both capital and expense projects throughout the plant to improve safety, maintain or expand capacity, improve productivity, improve quality and decrease costs.  A broad engineering knowledge and project management skills are required to meet these Plant goals.      

     The Project Engineer will work in a collaborative manner with the project sponsor, process engineers, HSE&S personnel, maintenance coordinators, craftsmen, purchasing representatives, Corporation lawyers, contractors, vendors, and other engineering firms. Project Engineers also provide strategic input into the development and execution of the site capital plan.         

What We're Looking For:

• Contributing to Plant HSE&S goals of zero life altering and process safety incidents by participating in safety observations, focused safety audits, PSSR, PHA, PSM audits, etc.
• Participating as part of a team to identify process improvement opportunities, and determining the specific scope of work to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Preparing, submitting and evaluating Design-Build proposals for the defined scope of work.    
• Preparing and submitting a request for capital including a scope, cost estimate, HSE&S checklist, schedule and all other required project documents. 
• Participating in the evaluation and selection of equipment and contractors.
• Participating in Corporate Purchasing and Legal contract reviews.    
• Supervising construction contractors to install equipment according to specifications in compliance with safe work practices.      
• Participate in project start-up activities.
• Managing all capital projects to closure at or below budget and within the specified project schedule.         
• Providing technical assistance to the production and maintenance areas for equipment performance issues, problem solving, energy usage optimization, etc.      

Skills That Make a Difference:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of engineering experience including project management and at least 3 years at a chemical manufacturing or industrial facility.   
• Familiarity with unit operations and the ability to learn and understand the intricacies of specific chemical process operations.
• Able to communicate to stakeholders (management, scientists, engineers, chemical operators, and maintenance personal).
• Ability to follow several projects at the same time keeping them all on schedule and controlling project costs.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated, electrical, mechanical, and chemical systems.
• Ability to assist start-up activities.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401k Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental and vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave

Considered a Plus: 

• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification 

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities. 

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic. 

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