Project Engineer I Jobs in Topeka, KS (NOW HIRING)

The Project Engineer is responsible for enhancing plant operations by managing capital and expense projects in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.  This results in improvements to plant facilities, safety and quality, unit efficiency, and overall operating reliability.  Additional plant and process support assigned outside of projects, as needed.  

I'm interested! What will I get to do in this position? 

Ensure ESH Compliance:

• Promote good safety/housekeeping standards.
• Attend safety meetings.
• Complete all required ES&H training.
• Comply with all ES&H regulatory requirements
• Comply with ISO/cGMP/HACCP/Food Safety requirements.  
• Conduct necessary ES&H project safety reviews.
• Utilize JHA/Hazop process to conduct safety reviews.  
• Ensure projects comply with all plant and regulatory safety standards.  
• Assure contractors utilized are qualified and meet ICL safety programs.
• Support and participate in HOP safety system.
• Issue MOCs to document changes due to project work.

Ensure Project Management:

• Ensure compliance will all relevant project management and engineering standards. 
• Orderly and timely execution of projects.
• Effective utilization of capital dollars.
• Projects on budget, schedule and operability per design.
• Ability to handle multiple capital projects.
• Meet estimating cost expectations.
• Projects written and championed through approval process.
• Communicate extensively with project customers to clearly define requirements (scope, budget, timing, expectations, etc.).
• Support improvements in equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Spare parts are identified and approved.

Ensure Cost Management:

• Intimate involvement with local and corporate Procurement throughout all phases of project in order to meet corporate policies and maximize cost competitiveness.
• Intimate involvement with local cost accountant to thoroughly document and track costs.
• Project status and cost reports issued/maintained.
• Provide leadership to plant improvement or expansion projects.
• Provide innovative solutions in projects that display extensive development and analysis of alternatives.  
• Working knowledge and management of capital cost accounting system.
• Control and management of projects completed within level of monetary authorization.

Project Development:

• Ability to develop, justify and execute projects from concept through start-up.
• Proven success with technically difficult and challenging projects.
• Maximize utilization of internal resources. 
• Use project management best practices.  
• Manage new and increasingly challenging projects.

Ensure Project Execution:

• Supervise outside contractors and maintenance forces on assigned projects.
• Support operations/maintenance for equipment/process troubleshooting.
• Be an effective technical, maintenance, and operations resource.
• Supporting the plant in driving improved equipment and process reliability

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role? 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) or related field with equivalent job experience.
• A minimum of 2 years project engineering work experience in chemical manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Project management/engineering experience.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team/leader capacity.
• Outstanding communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Understand chemical processes.
• Understand basics of control systems.
• Experience in projects utilizing external engineering and construction firms.
• Ability to safely exit out of the plant in the event of an emergency.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
At ICL, maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is a top priority. Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE based on the task and environment. This may include safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, and, when necessary.  Adherence to PPE protocols ensures the safety and well-being of all team members.

ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.  

Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

Salary Range: $81,000 - $139,000 

Annual Bonus Target: 5% - 7%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered
ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly - the first of the month after hire. Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Inclusive benefits for growing families, covering fertility, adoption, and parental leave
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Crisis assistance available to support employees during unforeseen circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program that includes comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Student Loan Assistance
• Business travel reward points are eligible for personal use
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation 
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

To learn more, visit:  https://www.icl-lawrence.com 

About ICL

ICL Group Ltd. is a global leader in agriculture, food and industrial solutions, utilizing its unique mineral resources and extensive expertise to address key sustainability challenges related to food security and access to essential minerals. ICL is focused on driving long-term growth through its specialty agriculture and food businesses, while strategically managing its bromine, potash and phosphate mineral resources. ICL's global professional workforce is dedicated to expanding its growth engines and efficiently operating - both structurally and economically - while maintaining and optimizing its core operations. The company's operations are organized under four segments: Industrial Products, Potash, Phosphate Solutions and Growing Solutions. ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL). The company employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, and its 2025 revenues totaled approximately $7 billion. For more information, visit the company's website at www.icl-group.com.

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