At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don't back down from hard work- we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. Job Summary The Midwest Asphalt Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient use of Asphalt capital resources and is accountable for defining/executing capital investment projects in GAF's three (3) Midwest Asphalt Plants (Mount Vernon, Michigan City, and Minneapolis). Projects they will lead are essential to support both top-line and bottom-line company growth. The Midwest Asphalt Capital Project Engineer will also assist in creating reliability systems along with supporting the manufacturing facilities in order to provide optimum operational conditions in the safest and most cost effective manner. The successful candidate is a leader of capital project processes and of people: He/she must manage projects by guiding process owners---Operations Managers and manufacturing staff, Process Engineers, Capital Sourcing--- through the project schedule to perform on time and on budget. Essential Duties * Provide direct oversight for the safe deployment of regional capital projects across the three (3) Midwest Asphalt Plants. * Develop project scopes with input from key stakeholders, including plant, R&D, and Asphalt Subject Matter Experts (SME's). Develop capital approval requests (AFCE's) as needed; ensure the requested funding is consistent with all project requirements so that the approved amount is not exceeded. * Analyze all facets of proposed projects and provide detailed cost, schedule, and justification estimates to support capital expenditures. Interface with maintenance and production to ascertain and identify operational maintenance problems and opportunities. Conduct engineering and project analysis and follow through with major and minor project recommendations, justification and implementation. Apply engineering principles including modeling and simulation with external vendors and consultants. * Manage all aspects of multiple projects including design construction, vendor management, cost tracking, operational interfaces and operations preparation, and startup. Analyze systems, research options, and determine the most optimum cost/benefit relationship to deliver capital projects. * Lead/participate in cross-functional corporate and plant teams investigating opportunities to improve and expand GAF's processes and products, and business opportunities * Coordinate between contractors, vendors, and GAF to manage, engineer, and implement projects in the smoothest and most efficient manner without causing production delays or upsets. * Engage in process start -up operation, problem solving , and process improvement * Support multi-plant network with troubleshooting, design, maintenance, and loss prevention assistance when needed. Qualifications Required * Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical with Mechanical preferred) coupled with a minimum of 5 years project management experience. Required * 3 years in refinery or chemical processing manufacturing Preferred * Thorough knowledge and experience with computers and Gsuite/MSOffice. Drafting experience with CAD, preferably Auto CAD, Preferred * Experience in process hazard analysis and process safety management Required * The ideal candidate will have a proven background in managing projects with budgets up to $5MM. * Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplines as project manager and supervise others as a lead engineer. * Demonstrated ability to work with and provide expertise in maintenance, operations, and process. * Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., without current or future requirement for sponsorship of an employment-based visa status General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Ability to respond to requests in a professional and timely manner. * Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills. * Independent problem-solving skills. * Positive attitude, ability to adapt and contribute to a team environment is critical. Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Advanced knowledge of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, & procedures * Advanced ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings * Advanced proficiency using root cause analysis and Kepner-Trego or other structured methods to troubleshoot and solve problems * Advanced ability to translate technical data into a format/language suitable for operations and maintenance personnel * Advanced knowledge of engineering fundamentals * Advanced proficiency in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatics Physical Demands * Stationary Position - Frequently * Move/Traverse - Frequently * Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently * Transport/Lifting - * Transport/Carrying - * Exerting Force/Pushing - * Exerting Force/Pulling - * Ascend/Descend - * Balancing - Occasionally * Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally * Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally * Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally * Position Self/Crawling - Occasionally * Reaching - * Handling - * Grasping - * Feeling - * Communicate/Talking - Occasionally * Communicate/Hearing - * Repetitive Motions - * Coordination - Travel Requirements: 60% Travel Requirements: 50-60% Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications. Annual Salary Range: 126,000-161,000 How We Protect What Matters Most: 1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally. GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT. We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).