Sr. Project Engineer

Overview

The Senior Project Engineer will lead and manage commissioning and operational readiness scope for defined systems or packages within capital projects, from development of test procedures through field execution and handover to operations. The position will primarily support Veronella Site (Italy), but may also support other EMEA locations (Italy, Belgium, S, Africa) and potentially global operations. The role will provide engineering expertise and structured readiness plans to ensure new or modified systems start up safely, on time, and within budget. He/she will contribute to the continual development of standards of excellence in commissioning and readiness, sharing best practices across projects, sites, and global engineering teams.

We Are Kemin

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty, and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,000 global employees and operates in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Own commissioning and operational readiness for specific systems or packages, from developing test procedures through coordinating field execution and closing punch lists.
• Develop system-level test procedures, checklists, and acceptance criteria aligned with project milestones and design intent.
• Build and manage detailed commissioning plans for assigned systems, including activities, resources, constraints, and progress tracking.
• Maintain and manage system punch lists and propose recovery actions when work is off track.
• Lead system-level commissioning teams (e.g. utilities, process units), coordinating tasks across trades to ensure safe, effective, and efficient execution in the field
• Act as primary readiness/commissioning contact for assigned systems toward construction, vendors, and local operations.
• Present system status, risks, and constraints in site meetings and other stakeholder forums, providing clear, data-driven updates.
• Translate project and design requirements into practical, system-level field execution plans for commissioning and startup.
• Model strong safety and quality behaviors in the field, demonstrate effective self-management, and support peers as needed.
• Contribute system-level input to the overall readiness strategy and help shape improvements to commissioning and readiness methods over time
• Collaborate with WW engineering group on projects and provide expertise, guidance, and recommendations on global projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree with expertise in process engineering, commissioning, and project execution.
• 5-8 years of experience in industrial process environments.
• Strong commissioning and operational readiness background, coordinating vendors, construction teams, and operations.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing settings, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and stakeholder management skills in matrix organizations.
• Knowledge of process simulation and engineering software (e.g., Aspen, HYSYS, CHEMCAD).
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Based in Veronella, Italy, with willingness to travel within Italy and the EU.

Job Offer Details

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: full-time, Monday to Friday, with flexible start and finish times.

Contractual classification: Level 2 of the applicable CCNL.

Applicable collective agreement: CCNL Industria Alimentare.

Fixed annual gross salary (RAL): Ranging between 45,000 and 55,000 euro with the precise positioning within the range determined on the basis of objective, role-related and gender-neutral criteria, including relevant professional experience, technical competencies, level of autonomy and responsibilities associated with the position.

Benefits: Meal vouchers (€10 per day) or canteen; Variable compensation; Longevity Program; Health insurance (FASA); Company discounts; Company gym and free fruit service.

Place of Work: Veronella (VR)

All qualified candidates will be considered for the position without distinction of race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, disability or other protected characteristics.