Plant Engineer

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

Description

WHAT WE NEED:

Sigma Engineers and Constructors is seeking an on-site Plant Engineer for an assignment at one of our client sites in Donaldsonville or Convent, Louisiana. This position will work as an integrated member of the plant team, supporting day-to-day operations, maintenance, reliability initiatives, and capital improvement projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and engineering personnel to improve equipment reliability, plant performance, safety, and production efficiency.

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, equipment specifications, and technical documents to ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Participate in troubleshooting rotating and fixed equipment issues.
• Support turnaround, outage, and maintenance planning activities.
• Ensure all work activities comply with site safety standards, environmental requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Effectively communicate project and operational updates to plant leadership and stakeholders.
• Continuously seeking opportunities for professional development and technical growth.

WHO WE NEED:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or another discipline is preferred.
• 1 to 10 years of engineering experience in a chemical, petrochemical, fertilizer, refining, manufacturing, or other industrial environment preferred.
• Recent Mechanical Engineering graduates with relevant internship or co-op experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with operations, maintenance, contractors, and plant leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with reliability, maintenance, rotating equipment, fixed equipment, or project execution is a plus.
• Must be able to acquire Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC).
• Ability and willingness to climb stairs, ladders, and work in an outdoor chemical plant environment as needed.

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1987, Sigma is a professional multi-discipline engineering and design company that serves the petrochemical, fertilizer, and refining industries. Privately owned and operated by Engineers, Sigma's culture empowers employees and clients to choose relationships and projects that fit our values and ultimately act as an extension of our clients. Our technical resources provide unmatched quality in multi-discipline engineering and design, in-plant services, supplier quality inspections, field services, automation, procurement and expediting, construction management, and leadership training.

If you would like to see more of what Sigma is about visit our website at www.sigmaec.com .

" We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law "