• Gnosis
  • Basilicata
  • Lavori part-time
  • 10-03-2025

Project Engineer

Job Description

Join our Engineering Team and help promote the future of our plant! We are seeking a highly qualified Project Engineer to lead our engineering projects and support continuous improvement processes at our production plant.

In this stimulating role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts, managing engineering projects from conception to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring the achievement of safety, quality, timeline, and cost objectives, demonstrating your problem-solving and decision-making skills.

If you are a chemical engineer with proven experience in the industrial sector, join us on this exciting adventure. We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment, with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Main Responsibilities

  • Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for capital investments;
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage engineering projects from the launch phase to the design and mechanical completion phase;
  • Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring that timelines and costs are constantly aligned with the Executive Plan;
  • Coordinate and manage the activities of the multidisciplinary Project Team;
  • Develop basic and detailed design of plants and equipment, whether related to new production lines or modifications / expansions of existing ones, in accordance with current HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) regulations and quality standards (GMP, FDA, ISO, etc.);
  • Prepare project technical documentation (URs, technical specifications, drawings, manuals, etc.);
  • Supervise the installation and support Maintenance in the integration of new plants and equipment into the production cycle;
  • Coordinate and manage contracts with suppliers of materials and services;
  • Identify, analyze, and manage non-compliance risks, in terms of quality and safety, during all phases of plant design and implementation;
  • Effectively manage interfaces with various business functions (Safety, Production, Quality, Maintenance, etc.);
  • Supervise factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) of equipment and machinery supplied by third parties;
  • Collaborate on the validation and qualification activities of plants and equipment;
  • Prepare project status reports, sharing them with the Project Team, the Engineering / Maintenance Manager, and other stakeholders in scheduled periodic meetings;
  • Support the Maintenance and Production departments in fault analysis throughout the productive life cycle of the operating plants, identifying solutions for timely and effective resolution;
  • Analyze process data and plant performance to identify improvement opportunities;
  • Promote the adoption of innovative technologies and Industry 4.0 / 5.0 solutions;
  • Provide technical support for the training of Maintenance and Production operators;
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures to ensure a safe work environment in collaboration with the HSE Manager;
  • Manage, update, and optimize the technical archive, ensuring the integration and proper archiving of key documents (layouts, P&IDs, technical lists, specifications, manuals, certifications, etc.);
  • Prepare and update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), protocols, and quality reports
  • Evaluate and select suppliers and materials in collaboration with the Purchasing Department

Qualifications

  • Degree in chemical engineering
  • Knowledge of the operation of machinery and industrial processes in the nutraceutical-pharmaceutical field (e.g., osmosis, microfiltration, nanofiltration, drying, concentration / evaporation, wastewater treatment, production of osmotized / purified water, production of clean steam, etc.)
  • Preparation of P&IDs, technical specifications, construction drawings, etc.
  • Knowledge of project management software tools (i.e., Microsoft Project)
  • Proficiency in 2D and 3D technical drawing (AutoCAD)
  • Proficiency with Office 365
  • Knowledge of SAP management software
  • Excellent level of the English language (written and spoken)
  • Attitude to work in multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Reliability and precision
  • Flexibility
  • Fast learning ability
  • Additional Information

  • Permanent contract
  • Full-time