Plant Project and Capital Engineering Manager - Ashland Inc

Are you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?

Are you always solving?

Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Project and Capital Engineering Manager to join our Ashland Specialty ingredients G.P business at our Hopewell, VA. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Project and Capital function. This position will report to the Plant Manager.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Preparation and execution of capital projects to provide new assets for all areas of the Hopewell Plant.
• Will be an active member of the Project Team throughout the total life of projects. 
• Responsible for the initial project preparation including justification and safety analysis, the detailed design, either directly or through supervision of contract engineers and assuring compliance with codes and Ashland standards. 
• Follow through the detailed design to preparation of bid packages and selection of contractors/vendors to install the new facilities. 
• Responsible for the supervision of construction forces assuring a safe and workable installation.  Once construction is completed, this person will be an active member of the team to commission and start-up the new facilities.
• Be a positive contributor to the safety and environmental programs of the Hopewell plant.

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Civil engineering.
• A minimum 10+ years in Project Engineering or Project Construction in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven performance success with cost estimating, budget preparation, cost control and scheduling for capital projects. 
• Must be able to handle multiple projects concurrently and work in a team environment. 
• Multiple years of experience in managing large dollar projects. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, with various and relatable software.
• Strong familiarity with building codes, safety and OSHA regulations for construction and general industry.
• Material handling, both dry and liquid, packaging equipment and process automation experience.

The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:

• Experience working in a union environment.
• Lean manufacturing and good manufacturing practices (GMP) experience.

In more than 100 countries, the people of Ashland LLC. (NYSE: ASH) provide the specialty chemicals, technologies and insights to help customers create new and improved products for today and sustainable solutions for tomorrow. Our chemistry is at work every day in a wide variety of markets and applications, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, personal care and pharmaceutical. Visit www.ashland.com to see the innovations we offer.
 
At Ashland our vision is to be a leading, global specialty chemicals company whose inspired and engaged employees add value to all we touch. In fact our people, employees, customers and vendors define who we are. They are the driving force behind everything we do.
 
Not only do we value our customers but we value our employees, and we work to offer them a dynamic and challenging environment. We hold ourselves to high standards at Ashland, and we value integrity and honesty.
 
Ashland has a history of attracting the best people and keeping them. The reasons are simple: industry competitive salary and benefits, pay-for-performance incentive plans and a diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued. People come to Ashland and stay. As a growing Fortune 500 specialty chemicals company, we offer opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. Our values define who we are and what we care about as a company. If you are looking for a relationship with a company instead of simply a job, this may be a great fit.

Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. NOTE:  We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters for any of our openings unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.