Principal Project Engineer

Why Us?

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With 4,000+ team members worldwide, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Works with site departments in establishing scope and objectives of specific projects required to meet the business plan.
• Works with site personnel to identify customer requirements and establish project objectives.
• Develops project scope, cost estimates, schedules, and justification into a Capital Expenditure Request (CER).  Responsible for capital projects ranging from $10,000 up to $5,000,000 per scope item.
• Plans, conducts, and supervises assignments for execution of design and construction of major projects for the site.  Ensures that projects meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develops and implements department plans for executing capital projects and for providing site technical support. 
• Assists plant management staff in preparation of capital budgets.
• Updates and reviews project spending forecasts monthly.
• Assists in development of long-range plans for site capital spending with focus on continuous improvement and cost-savings.
• Conducts recurring project status review meetings for scope, schedule and cost.  Manages resolution of project issues or risks and communicates to stakeholders.
• Selects and prepares equipment purchase specifications and construction specifications.
• Performs the necessary reviews and takes action to maintain cost control and schedule control on assigned projects.  Updates CERTS forecasting tool monthly.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.
• Ensures that capital projects are implemented meeting all throughput, mechanical, chemical, quality, and safety standards.
• Provides technical support as needed for site.
• Identifies resource needs to meet business objectives.
• Identifies and implements cost savings.
• Assists in the budgeting process.
• Assists in selection of engineering design firms and construction contractors.
• Serves as consultant to management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Must hold a B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Experience:

Minimum of 15 years of experience in production/process engineering design.  Project experience is a plus.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Other Skills:

Competencies:

5-10 years of experience in design and construction of projects preferred.

P.E. certification is a plus.

Must have a broad knowledge of principles and concepts in chemical processing, as well a good working knowledge in related engineering fields.

Should be proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, project scheduling, and database software on a PC.

Priority Setting, Organizing, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Savvy

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS/ SCOPE:

• Reports to Lead Project Engineer.
• Significant interaction/communication with all site departments and corporate functions.  Outside the company frequently selects/works with engineering design firms, manufacturer’s representatives, and construction contractors.
• Completed work is reviewed in terms of achieving objectives.  Technical decisions on complex assignments are tested for soundness of judgment before initiating action.  Otherwise operates with latitude for action.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position will work mostly in an office environment. Some work will be in the manufacturing plant, as necessary, to gather information, oversee projects, etc.
• May be exposed to fugitive emissions of chemicals typical of chemical operations.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to review equipment during installation and troubleshooting.
• Must be willing and able to wear PPE including hard hat, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and any other devices or equipment that is required.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

EEO Statement:

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.