Project Engineer Jobs

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Winchester

About Us:

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Lactalis Canada is enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians with a diverse offering of dairy products such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings; our products are in 94% of Canadian homes! For over 140 years we’ve grown through innovation and a strong dedication to quality, and we’re looking for like minded individuals to keep that growth progressing by joining our team!

About the opportunity:

The Project Engineer performs professional engineering work in the planning, design and implementation of various projects within the company. The position receives specific direction from Maintenance Manager to exercise direct supervision of a technical nature.

The attributes we are looking for:

· Define project scope, targets and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with management and stakeholders. Communicate project expectations/status to team members and stakeholders.

· Proactively manage changes within the project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.

· Design and prepare plans, specifications and cost estimates; research project design requirements, perform complex calculations and prepares estimates of time & material costs.

· Ensure all work performed by or on behalf of the company complies with company project management procedures and with all governing practices, codes and regulations.

· Promote excellence in all activities, including the functional groups, to support safe operation, optimal quality, improved reliability and productivity, waste reduction and cost improvement.

· Maintain awareness to new technologies as they relate to efficiency improvements, cost reductions and workplace safety and product quality enhancements.

· Prepare and evaluate contracts and agreements.

· Conduct specialized studies involving selection and use of materials & equipment.

· Manage external human resources such as vendors and contractors.

What you will bring:

· B.Sc. in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering)

· Three (3) years experience

· Understanding processes such as CIP systems, pasteurization systems, sterilizers, and packaging equipment

· Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills

· Financial and budgetary skills

· Understanding of instrumentation, PLC and Scada controls

· Good communicator, listener and presenter

· Ability to adapt to changing culture/environments

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

· A Competitive Base Salary

· A Performance-Based Bonus System

· 4 Weeks of Vacation

· Benefits starting day 1

· A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%

· Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year

· A Volunteer Day to give back to your community

· Learning and Development opportunities

· A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/EOE

Bring Your Uniqueness to Grow Our Culture

We believe each and every individual within the organization provides value. When we encourage and include the voices of all diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we open doors to unforeseen growth and allow individuals to bring their full authentic selves to work. In order to celebrate the uniqueness of our people and the communities in which we operate, we are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive workplace that fosters real belonging for all.

Lactalis is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Please note Lactalis Canada does not request a credit check or conduct other background checks through the LinkedIn application process. If any of the foregoing is required, a Lactalis Canada employee will contact you after a Job Offer has been signed by you.