Project Engineer / Projektingenieur Verfahrenstechnik (m/w/d)

Project Engineer (m/f/d) - Verfahrenstechnik

About

Hywax GmbH, part of the international AWAX Group, produces a wide range of paraffin waxes, wax emulsions, and petroleum jelly. Our products are used worldwide in various processing industries. We are looking for a Project Engineer with a focus on process engineering to strengthen our Engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize processes in close collaboration with Operations and R&D.
• Holistically evaluate plants and process steps, deriving optimizations for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Independently plan, manage, and prioritize investment projects, especially CAPEX projects, adhering to cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Create economic analyses and business cases, such as ROI calculations, for project evaluation.
• Develop and evaluate technical concepts and studies for the sustainable optimization of production and auxiliary plants.
• Incorporate new technologies and innovative solutions into projects.
• Be responsible for approval procedures and conduct safety analyses, such as HAZOP.
• Coordinate with authorities and conduct technical negotiations with engineering firms and suppliers in close collaboration with purchasing.
• Coordinate and monitor external contractors on construction sites.
• Apply and further develop project management standards and tools.

Requirements

• Successfully completed studies in engineering, ideally with a focus on process engineering or chemical engineering.
• Approximately 2-5 years of professional experience in a production company or engineering environment, ideally in the chemical industry.
• Sound knowledge of process engineering plants and experience in project management, especially with CAPEX projects.
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented working style.
• Strong communication and assertive skills.
• Very good German and English language skills.
• Good IT skills, especially in SAP and MS Office.