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Position Title: Sr Project Engineer

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Oakbrook Terrace 

Grade: Grade 05

Requisition ID: 35076 

 

 

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About the role

Reporting to the Sr Manager Engineering, the Sr. Project Engineer will be planning and delivering engineering projects for the McCain North America Appetizers within agreed budgets, timeframes, and standards. This includes the preparation and delivery of detailed scopes of work, preparing budgets, planning and allocating project resources, and keeping stakeholders and internal clients informed throughout the entire process via a structured communication scheme.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Delivery of projects and engineering activities, including major capital projects, operational support and commissioning, qualification and validation (CQV) of buildings, utilities and equipment.Efficiently planning, developing and completing technical projects. Not only manage the progress and financial aspects of your own projects, but also supervise the projects carried out by local engineers. Take care of reporting on these. In addition, Project Engineer plays a crucial role in managing the Capex budget for the relevant location. There is also the possibility of carrying out projects at multiple locations.Strive to create safe conditions and work under safe conditions.  Create and maintain comprehensive, detailed project documentation.To perform appropriate risk management to minimize project risks.Ensure Health & Safety & Food Safety requirements are delivered to the highest standard in all aspects of the role.Establish and maintain relationships with all major suppliers/vendors.Ensure stakeholders and internal clients are informed and satisfied throughout the project phases.Lead the design, review, and approval of electrical distribution systems and power infrastructure to ensure the plant’s electricity needs are met safely and efficiently. Ensure the integration of control systems with the plant’s operational requirements, including automated monitoring and control of production lines, utilities, and auxiliary systems.Oversee the installation of electrical wiring, switchgear, transformers, and control systems during the construction phase. Lead the commissioning and start-up activities for process equipment, and electrical and automation systems, ensuring that all systems function according to design and are ready for full operation. Ensure the selection and installation of accurate and reliable instrumentation for process monitoring and control, including temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors. Establish procedures for the ongoing maintenance of electrical and control systems, ensuring long-term reliability and efficiency. 

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

Project Management: strong project management skills Change Management: ability to manage multiple stakeholders and communication platforms to ensure success of projectsStakeholder Management: Ability to work with all levels within the organization including SLT

KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a variety of Engineering with focus on electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).Broad and complete understanding of Industrial Automation systems including the tools and processes associated with PLC/SCADA, DCS, and HMI systems.Proficient in instrumentation and process control systems (e.g., flow meters, temperature sensors, and pressure transmitters). Familiar with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP. Project and change management to handle multiple projects (small and large) with conflicting priorities and deliver projects on time with excellenceDemonstrated technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, or other HR systemsIndependent and tactical with a proven ability to develop professional relationships and work in a team-oriented environment Works well under pressure, change, and ambiguity Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

 

Key Competencies:
Drives Results, Collaboration, Customer focus

OTHER INFORMATION

Key internal relationships: VP Engineering, Regional HR Teams, Global Leadership Team, Corporate CommunicationsKey external relationships: Contractors Travel: up to 35%Job is primarily performed in a Hybrid approach office and Plant. 

 

About McCain.
At McCain, we’re feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That’s why we’re dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

 

Leadership Principles.
Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

 

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.
We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.
We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.
We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

 

The McCain experience.
We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually—your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we’re better together.

 

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Compensation Package: $85,500.00 -$114,000.00  USD annually + bonus eligibility 

 

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs.

 

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.

 

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
 
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Job Family: Engineering & Technical      
Division: NA Operations 
Department: ​Engineering Apps ​
Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.