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Located in the Metropolis, IL/ Paducah, KY area, this position reports to the Refrigerant & Applied Solutions (RAS) Capital Engineering Leader.\n KEY RESPONSINILITIES:\nPrincipal Duties & Responsibilities:\nManage the execution of capital investments through their entire life cycles in areas assigned, including: scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation\nEnsure the safe execution of all projects managed or in assigned areas, while working with appropriate HSE personnel ensuring all government agency requirements are satisfied\nIntegrate plant personnel into the capital project management process to ensure results that meet the needs of the project stakeholders\nWork closely with the business development analysts and site controllers to provide project evaluation and economic analysis on the capital investments for such managed projects. Manage the overall effort leading to an approved Appropriation Request (AR) \nProvide support for the Business Strategic Planning, Annual Operating Plan and Six Sigma Initiatives to develop appropriate capital plans/budgets\nMonitor and control projects to meet the stated AR objectives and commitments\nDemonstrate working knowledge of Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling, Cost Control, and Earned Value Management)\nMaintain accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and management of capital expenditures on a continuous basis\nInterface with key site and company personnel to make maximum use of available resources. Such functions will include, but are not limited to, site engineering resources, purchasing, operations, systems, and business engineering, as well as equipment vendors, and contracting firms \nParticipate in Site Leadership Team meetings as the representative for Capital Project Engineering as needed\nEnsure necessary site eMOC, MST items and PSSR requirements are processed on projects assigned and as required\nOversee appropriate maintenance and records of all drawings, specifications, programs, and other documentation for such managed projects, manage proper turnover to plant resources during closure\nAdvocate for strong safety awareness program with consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings\nMentor less experienced Project Managers and Engineers\nOversee project teams of Solstice or Contract employees\nDeliver projects on time, in accordance with the scopes of the projects and within targeted costs\nUse SAP, EcoSys, and project management tools to cost-estimate, plan and execute projects\nUse and obtain approvals for Change Orders to reflect changes to the project plans\nIdentify all internal/external resources for successful project execution, and ensure the necessary resources are assigned to the project appropriately by their respective managers\nCoordinate all project activities between internal process design team, design houses, and contractors\nEnsure customer satisfaction requirements and final process design package standards are met\nRegularly report project progress to managers and project stakeholders. Identify any problems with cost over-runs or schedule delays\nMaintain effective communication among internal process design team and contractors during the term of the projects\nPrepare bid packages and requests for quotes for materials, equipment, and services\nPrepare SOW packages for design activities/engineering, construction, equipment bidding, startup activities etc.\nKey Success Factors:\nAchieve World Class safety performance on all assigned capital project\nTimely and effectively communicate within all levels of the organization\nDemonstrate the ability to form and lead teams in the resolution of problems and the application of sustained solutions\nDemonstrate excellent people and project management skills\nCustomer Focus - Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers\n MUST HAVE:\nMinimum 4 years’ experience of increasingly related responsibilities in capital project management and execution processes\nUS PERSON REQUIREMENT\nDue to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.\nWE VALUE:\nBS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred\nManufacturing experience in chemical plants preferred\nStrong working knowledge of plant operations, maintenance and processes preferred\nExperience in the management of financial budgets, projects, troubleshooting, team building, and overall leadership\nExperience working with contract engineering firms\nSix Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity / continuous improvement projects\nPrior experience with SAP is preferred \nFormal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)\nBENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS\nIn addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.\nThe annual base salary range for this position is $135,984-$169,725. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. This position is incentive plan eligible.\nSolstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. 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