On-Site Plant Engineer: Reliability & Maintenance Lead

Kids for the Future; Donaldsonville (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Engineers and Constructors is seeking an on-site Plant Engineer for an assignment at a client site in Donaldsonville or Convent, Louisiana. This role supports day-to-day operations, maintenance, reliability initiatives, and capital projects.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and engineering personnel to improve equipment reliability, plant safety, and production efficiency while developing scopes of work and documenting technical details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or related) preferred.
• 1–10 years engineering experience in chemical, petrochemical, fertilizer, refining or manufacturing environments.
• Recent ME graduates encouraged to apply with internship/co-op exposure.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with reliability, maintenance, rotating or fixed equipment or project execution is a plus.
• Willingness to obtain TWIC credentials and work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for daily plant operations and maintenance activities.
• Investigate equipment failures and operating issues and develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant reliability, safety, efficiency and productivity.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules and technical documentation for maintenance and capital projects.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, contractors and vendors to execute plant improvements and repairs.
• Review engineering drawings and equipment specifications for site compliance.
• Troubleshoot rotating and fixed equipment issues.
• Support turnaround, outage and maintenance planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with site safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Communicate project updates to plant leadership and stakeholders.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and technical growth.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Reliability & maintenance

Rotating equipment

Fixed equipment

Project execution

TWIC

Outdoor plant environment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Internship/Co-op experience in engineering

Job description

Sigma Engineers and Constructors is seeking an on-site Plant Engineer for an assignment at a client site in Donaldsonville or Convent, Louisiana. This role supports day-to-day operations, maintenance, reliability initiatives, and capital projects.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and engineering personnel to improve equipment reliability, plant safety, and production efficiency while developing scopes of work and documenting technical details.