Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group, a global manufacturer of construction materials. Our division is approaching 50 years of heritage in manufacturing insulation, with a growing global reach in 40 countries and ambitious goals for the future. We are looking for passionate, ambitious people to join our 6,000-strong team and help us achieve these goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world.

The expansion of the Engineering Department means we are now looking to recruit new Process Piping Engineer in Skofja Loka, Slovenia and reporting to the Technology manager.

Can you say ‘yes’?...

• Can you understand a piping design in an industrial context?
• Can you specify technical description for quotations and tendering?
• Can you demonstrate understanding of piping constrains ?
• Can you work efficiently with Plant3D, Naviswork, AutoCAD and the MS office suite ?

As Process Piping Engineer, you'd be leading the aspect linked to piping engineering within greenfield and brownfield projects, assessing feasibility, defining scope & budget, manage tendering, planning and support the construction and the commissioning phases including acceptance and performance test.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and implement plant specific projects, for brown and greenfield projects
• Manage technical projects of 1M€ to 10M€ value
• Establish clear written customer expectations and measurements of the objectives at the beginning of each project 
• Prepare scopes and estimates with options/alternatives as appropriate to allow the customer to make business decisions and obtain appropriation approval
• Prepare a project implementation plan complete with schedule, project organization, and contract strategy
• Communicate well through periodic reports and reviews with the project team, engineering management, and the customer
• Analyze various options for all phases of project execution, cost savings, schedule improvement 
• Manage engineering, planning, control, procurement and construction personnel in a matrix organization to accomplish project objectives
• Motivate project team member and work with the project team members to ensure adequate and timely work to accomplish objectives
• Advise and support civil engineers with the detailed civil design (equipment/building interface)
• Advice and support Electrical & Controls engineers to define and commission control systems 
• Support process and drafting engineers with the complete scope of piping design from (3D, Isometrics,…), P&ID’s, layouts Manage project changes to minimize cost, timing and performance impacts and obtain management approval of changes when required
• Resolves issues and coordinate activities by serving as the focal point between the customer, project team and contractors
• Negotiate issues with contractors/suppliers to the best interest of the project Deliver the objectives of the project on time, within budget tolerance, and meeting the fitness for use

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person; your attitude, behaviours and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. We're looking for someone who has

• An Engineering degree or equivalent by experience

• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical/electrical industrial projects.

• A good understanding of control systems
• Autonomy, is organized and proactive
• The ability to work appropriately as the leader of a team, and be as comfortable with the theory as with the practice
• Effectively communication skills and can work as part of a team with engineering and project managers, and maintaining the deadlines
• The capacity to create and maintain a positive relationship
• Assertively and have self-confidence in presenting and supporting conclusions, having communication and interpersonal skills
• Multi-tasking skills and can prioritize work
• A good knowledge of computer software tools (AutoCAD, plant3D, Navisworks, MS office, …)
• Ability to be a creative thinker; search solutions and simplify the situation
• Flexibility to travel up to 30% of the time 

We will provide:

As this is a central, international position, the package and associated benefits will be those of the contract's host country. Our common criterion was to build a comprehensive salary package that stands out in the market.

On top of that, a dedicated time for personal development and potential for leadership training will be provided.

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within five working days.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion (D&I) reinforces our Knauf Insulation values of Making Tomorrow a Home for all of us. We are committed to creating a workplace where we all can thrive, whoever we are, and inspiring a culture of inclusion and innovation that will drive future business success. We do our best to make sure being at work feels like home. To learn more about our business and culture go here (People & Culture - Knauf Insulation Western Europe)

If there are any other ways that you need to receive this job information, please contact us at dany.wolf@knaufinsulation.com