Divisional Plant Engineer

Atlas Roofing Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Web Technologies, a division of Atlas Roofing Corporation, seeks a Divisional Plant Engineer for the Meridian, Mississippi facility. The role leads technical improvements, develops CAD layouts, and oversees capital projects with extensive travel.

Requires a mechanical or electrical engineering degree and 10+ years manufacturing experience. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, and be proficient with CMMS, AutoCAD, and PLC systems.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical skills and creativity in solving problems and troubleshooting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Competent with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project.
• Familiar with CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs (ControlLogix/RSLogix) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership to multiple plant locations driving improvements in reliability and KPI performance.
• Create CAD drawings for equipment layout and process control.
• Select and supervise external contractors for capital projects over $100,000.
• Commission new production equipment and monitor upgrades.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines with stakeholders.
• Travel 50% minimum, potentially higher during project implementations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

CMMS

PLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

PLC (ControlLogix/RSLogix)

Microsoft Project

Job description

Divisional Plant Engineer, (Meridian, MS) Job Description

Atlas Web Technologies ® – a Division of Atlas Roofing Corporation – focuses on the development and manufacture of state-of-the-art substrate product solutions for the building, construction, lamination, and original equipment management (OEM) industries. The solutions are derived from the three primary technologies: recycled paper, coated non-wovens, and hybrids of these base technologies. Atlas Web Technologies ® products are suitable for everything from packaging to roofing underlayments, buildings to automobiles, furniture table pads to lamination.

Atlas Roofing Corporation, a privately owned company, established in 1982, is an international and multi-divisional manufacturer of roofing, sheathing, facer, and insulation product solutions.

Atlas Web Technologies ® is seeking a Divisional Plant Engineer for the Meridian, Mississippi facility.

Divisional Plant Engineer Job Duties & Primary Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership to multiple plant locations driving improvements in reliability, process control, and other pertinent KPI’s.
• Create necessary CAD drawings for equipment layout, process control, fabrication and assembly of components.
• Familiar with pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, and boiler systems and controls.
• Must have exceptional operational knowledge of process equipment and the ability to make logical decisions concerning the operation, maintenance and modification of process equipment with minimal supervision.
• Experience with project management and implementation from the initial planning stages to completion on time and within budget.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines for capital and expense projects with input from stakeholders.
• Prepare project justifications and formal authorization requests for capital projects generally over $100,000.
• Commission new production equipment, controls, and processes, and monitor modifications and upgrades.
• Familiar with control loops and control strategies to support troubleshooting and optimization of existing controls and processes.
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in optimization of processes and products involving modifications to facilities, equipment, methods and materials.
• Where appropriate, select and supervise external contractors and consultants to ensure they meet the requirements for function, cost, timing, and quality.
• Works with process, quality, production, and manufacturing personnel to develop and implement process changes necessitated by new technology or improvements to current technologies.
• Make observations and take measurements directly, as well as collect and interpret data from other technical and operating staff involved to develop and implement process improvement.
• Works with maintenance departments to develop proactive maintenance procedures and programs for the facilities and process equipment.
• Expected travel requirement is minimum of 50%, potentially higher during project implementations.

Divisional Plant Engineer Additional Required Skills & Qualifications:

(include computer, language, mathematical, and analytical skills required)

• Advanced analytical skills and creativity in solving problems and troubleshooting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), with the ability to effectively work with various levels in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple short and long-term projects.
• Competent with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project
• Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (ControlLogix/ RS logic) is preferred.

Divisional Plant Engineer Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct internal supervisory responsibilities.
• Supervises and directs outside contractors during the construction and commissioning phases of capital projects.

Divisional Plant Engineer Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or similar technical discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ hands‑on work experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of measurable results.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to handle complex assignments and be proactive.
• Experience in building materials or paper manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience in process batching and coating technology is preferred.

Total Compensation

• Atlas Roofing Corporation offers competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

IND3