Element Solutions Inc

Director – Projects & Engineering

Element Solutions Inc

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $174,732 - $262,098 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Own and govern the global capital project portfolio, from feasibility through execution and handover.
  • Ensure robust project selection, prioritization, and stage-gate governance aligned to business strategy.
  • Provide executive oversight of major capital investments, expansions, debottlenecking initiatives, and sustainability projects.
  • Lead the development and application of global engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
  • Ensure consistent application of safety, quality, reliability, and sustainability principles across all projects and sites.
  • Drive engineering excellence through standardization, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure all projects and engineering activities meet internal HSE standards and external regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee process safety, risk management, and hazard analysis within capital projects.
  • Act as a senior technical authority during audits, incident investigations, and regulatory interactions.
  • Lead and develop global teams covering project management, engineering disciplines, and external partners.
  • Build a strong pipeline of engineering and project talent through coaching, succession planning, and capability development.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical rigor.
  • Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, EHS, Procurement, Finance, and R&D to ensure project alignment and successful handover.
  • Manage relationships with EPCs, engineering contractors, equipment suppliers, and consultants.
  • Provide clear, data-driven reporting and recommendations to executive leadership and governance boards.

Requirements

  • Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • Extensive experience leading capital projects in chemical, petrochemical, or process industries.
  • Strong understanding of process engineering, mechanical, electrical, control systems, and utilities.
  • Deep knowledge of project delivery models, EPC management, and capital cost control.
  • Proven success leading large, global engineering or project organizations.
  • Strong capital governance, portfolio management, and investment appraisal skills.
  • Experience influencing executive-level stakeholders and contributing to business strategy.
  • Ability to manage complex risk profiles and make sound, timely decisions.
  • Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
  • Strong systems thinking and problem-solving capability.
  • Cultural awareness and confidence operating in a global, matrix organization.
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Generous performance related bonus plan
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 9 holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
capital project managementprocess engineeringmechanical systemselectrical systemscontrol systemsutilities managementEPC managementcapital cost controlproject delivery modelsHSE standards
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationaccountabilitycollaborationcoachingproblem-solvingintegritycultural awarenessstakeholder influencesystems thinking
Certifications
degree in Chemical Engineeringadvanced degree in engineering