Sr. Site Project Engineer - Topeka, KS (Domestic Relocation Benefits may be available)

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there's more to being in business than just making a profit. That's the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet. What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it's never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It's about how you can grab everything that's within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It's about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we'll all be a little better off. It's that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

***Domestic Relocation Benefits may be available for any non-local candidates who are deemed successful in the interview proces. Role is based in Topeka, KS.***

Purpose of Role:

The Sr. Site Project Engineer is responsible for the design and installation of projects. The Sr. Site Project Engineer is a senior active member of the Engineering community, site technical team, the local engineering team, and assigned project team(s). The Sr. Site Project Engineer is responsible for deploying his/her engineering know-how to successfully execute and deliver projects to the business that provide a competitive advantage.

This is accomplished by:

·  Engaging project team members, encouraging them to proactively perform assigned tasks
·  Utilizing the engineering knowledge required to execute projects
·  Making engineering and design decisions required to execute projects
·  Contributing to a winning environment which promotes safety, trust and confidence
·  Complying with and reinforcing safety, security and environmental policies
·  Developing skills that support excellence in execution and leadership
·  Meeting commitments of project scope, time, and budget
·  Using the adopted project management techniques to manage projects
·  Being an active leader and participant in the project development process
·  Creating project estimates
·  Creating and managing project scopes
·  Creating and managing project schedules
·  Innovative ideas
·  Determining the correct technical information required for project design
·  Maintaining a positive attitude
·  Creating and supporting standards
·  Following established ways of working
·  Actively interfacing with functional groups on the project team

The significant challenges are:

·  Managing projects to deliver safe, secure, and environmentally responsible results
·  Managing multiple responsibilities including project execution, functional support, self-development, and concentrating on growing the role

Principal Accountabilities:

ASSOCIATE:

·  Actively participate in the development of engineering skills
·  Develop personal effectiveness and functional competencies
·  Motivate fellow associates through a winning attitude and be part of the Winning Environment
·  Provide innovative Engineering solutions that drive a competitive advantage

BUSINESS:

·  Ensure delivery of assigned objectives for scope, time, budget, and cash flow
·  Ensure priorities are aligned with overall project priorities
·  Communicate with the project manager, project sponsors, and customers to ensure project objectives are achieved
·  Seek and apply appropriate technology to gain and sustain a technical competitive advantage
·  Support initiatives that shorten new product and project cycle times
·  Seek and support lean ways of working and apply lean principles in the engineering process and as a project deliverable
·  Understand and make decisions to improve business measurements such as ROTA, FATR etc.

FUNCTIONAL:

·  Continuously improve technical knowledge
·  Continuously improve personal efficiency and performance to provide value added engineering
·  Key member and contributor of the CVS Team
·  Actively participate in the development of engineering standards and tools
·  Support safety, security and environmental policies
·  Contribute innovative ideas to provide competitive advantage
·  Identify, protect, and expand intellectual property of corporation
·  Maximize asset utilization through value added engineering and lean design

LEADERSHIP:

·  Support project objectives and challenge activities not aligned with those objectives
·  Directly manage all assigned project work
·  Understand and support the Five Principles, Vision to Win, and the Winning Environment
·  Effectively monitor and improve a safe work environment
·  Ensure delivery of quality work
·  Actively plan and participate in project activities

Decision Making Authority and Impact:

Decisions:

·  Capital Equipment purchasing approval
·  Detailed project management
·  Define costs and installation schedules for assigned projects
·  Recommend scope changes to projects, where necessary
·  Safety, security, and environmental compliance

Recommendations:

·  Innovative ways to provide a competitive advantage
·  Project execution strategies/activity management
·  Recommend ways to improve the Winning Environment
·  Technical feasibility and proof of principal
·  Project design details and implementation plans
·  Schedule details including contingency plans
·  Cost estimates and budget control
·  Technology development and innovative solutions
·  Asset management targeting higher FATR and ROTA

Minimum Requirements:

·  High school diploma required
·  Five (5)+ years of experience in a comparable technical position – food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or related industry preferred
·  Basic understanding of engineering principles – knowledge of engineering disciplines: Process, Packaging, Electrical, Construction, and Computer Services
·  Proven ability to work in a team environment and on high performing teams
·  Strong communication, listening, and influencing skills
·  Strong critical/innovative thinking skills
·  Ability to work cross functionally and collaboratively with other groups
·  Ability to travel about 10-20% of the time depending on project demands and regional meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering is preferred
·  Previous experience with Capital Projects and/or Engineering Project Management
·  Ten (10)+ years of experience in a comparable technical position – food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or related industry preferred

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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