Project Engineer - Safety Projects

James Hardie Building Products - Cleburne, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Cleburne, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Project Engineer - Safety Projects at James Hardie Building Products Inc. is responsible for overseeing various safety projects across the North American plant network. This role involves significant travel (50-60%) and requires collaboration with plant project managers to ensure project deliverables are met, including scope development, budgeting, engineering design, and vendor management. The position emphasizes safety, leadership, and effective communication to achieve project goals while adhering to the company's Zero Harm commitment.

Responsibilities

• Support plant project managers across multiple sites in managing various project deliverables including scope development, resource allocation, project schedule development, budgeting, engineering design, quote acquisition, capital request preparation, vendor management, scheduling and execution, and site safety during execution.
• Serve as the single point of contact for plant project managers on safety projects.
• Establish processes and metrics necessary to meet project goals.
• Provide progress updates to the overall Strategic Project Manager.
• Interface with vendors on technical and non-technical matters to ensure timely and budget-compliant project execution.
• Ensure vendors adhere to JH safety requirements and safe work practices.
• Monitor field execution of projects across the plants in your region.
• Assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and overall project goals.
• Provide strong leadership, business acumen, strategic perspective, and effective decision-making processes in support of plant projects.
• Maintain excellent people and project management skills, including coaching, motivating, team building, and enhancing project success.
• Ensure final documentation is accurate at the end of projects, including mechanical/electrical as-built drawings and updated SOPs.
• Conduct and review safety risk assessments and develop solutions to improve machine safety regarding working from heights.
• Lead critical reviews of equipment design, layouts, product flow, and safety zoning in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance Reliability, and Safety teams.
• Communicate effectively and timely with key stakeholders regarding ZH Program Status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to support the Engineering team in establishing and implementing Zero Harm standards.
• Lead Zero Harm capital strategy by collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to facilitate best practice sharing and risk reduction.
• Manage activities associated with capital project execution, including equipment layout, scope development, requests for quotes, project justifications, purchase order generation, contractor selection, and on-site supervision during installation and start-up.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a Technical field preferred.
• 5-6 years of capital project experience.
• Heavy industrial manufacturing experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of industry-accepted Project Management methodologies, including techniques, scope management, communications, and risk management.
• Experience in managing financial budgets, troubleshooting, team building, and overall leadership.
• Experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, and Smartsheet.
• Ability to interact, direct, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Proven success in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of machine-related industry standards and local regulations.
• Understanding of hazards associated with machinery and related safety protocols such as lockout/tagout, electrical safety, and working from heights.

Nice-to-haves

• Purchasing/Supplier Recommendations
• Providing Recommendations to update Equipment, Machine Guarding, Safety Standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance including medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for full-time employees starting on day one.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with a 100% match of employee contributions up to the first 6% of salary.
• Paid holidays and paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave.
• Wellness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental Leave.
• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions.