Plant Engineer

Valmont Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employer paid life insurance

Disability coverage incl. maternity

Work Life Support

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250/yr

Job summary

Valmont Industries in Houston seeks a Plant Engineer to lead site continuous improvement projects, from design to implementation, with guidance to maintenance teams. You will develop documentation, standard work, and procedures while driving lean initiatives to improve productivity and quality on the plant floor.

Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, strong communication, and 5+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering. Travel up to 10% and proficiency with AutoCAD/SolidWorks are preferred.

Qualifications

• ,Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Strong communication skills to present to management.
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze, weigh alternatives and implement solutions.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD/SolidWorks a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for manufacturing activities: plant layout, process mapping, calculations, and maintenance projects.
• Conduct asset investigations and justify new equipment or processes.
• Prepare capital appropriation requests for equipment.
• Lead Lean projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish work instructions for production processes.
• Improve productivity, efficiency and quality through initiatives.
• Initiate and manage projects with schedules and milestones.
• Coordinate material handling methods for finished/raw materials.
• Develop data reports to measure manufacturing performance.
• Stay updated on manufacturing process technologies.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Lean methodology

Project coordination

5+ years experience

Passion and integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Excel

Word

Access

Outlook

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

6123 Cunningham Rd Houston Texas 77041 Why Valmont We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward?

A Brief Summary of This Position:

The Plant Engineer executes various projects associated with the site’s continuous improvement and growth initiatives. The position is responsible for moderately complex engineering projects from design to implementation in accordance with the company’s policies. Additionally, this position supports reliability by providing technical guidance and engineering recommendations to facility maintenance personnel. This includes initiating or updating documentation such as standard work instructions, procedures, and other relevant documentation. The position requires the ability to plan and apply the practices of engineering and project management.

Essential Functions:

Provide technical support for manufacturing activities including plant layout, process mapping, engineering calculations, and maintenance projects.

Conduct asset investigations including preparation of justification for new equipment or alternate processes.

Originate capital appropriation requests for new equipment or alternate processes.

Promote and participate proactively in the direction and development of Lean projects and activities.

Establish process work instructions for various production processes.

Assist operations to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality and participate in on-going continuous improvement initiatives.

Initiate, lead, and execute projects supporting the site’s continuous improvement initiatives.

Establish and maintain schedules for completing approved projects.

Develop and coordinate material handling methods and devices to facilitate the processing of both finished products and raw materials.

Develop and provide support on reports and forms containing all data to measure manufacturing performance.

Keep abreast of the latest developments in manufacturing process technology and make recommendations when applicable.

Provide and obtain sources of and cost estimates for various subcontract activities as required.

Assist operations by providing necessary engineering data involving ergonomic issues or other safety concerns.

Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of safety regulations for industry Apply Valmont safety guidelines to projects and job design to meet ergonomics standards.

Support facility maintenance by providing technical support on critical assets including boilers, furnaces, crane and hoist systems, baghouses, etc.

This position reports to the Site General Manager with dotted line support to the NA Coatings Engineering Director; this position has no direct reports.

This role requires up to 10% travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to clearly and concisely present information to management.
• Work effectively alone and as a member of a team within various functional areas of the division.
• Demonstrated accuracy in working with information in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze, develop, evaluate and weigh alternatives, as well as coordinate the implementation of the solution.
• Previous experience with Lean methodology and continuous improvement principles.
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• 5+ years of work experience in a manufacturing/industrial engineering position is preferred.
• Working knowledge in the following areas is preferred: AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
• Microsoft office Excel, Word, Access and Outlook.
• Material handling equipment, overhead cranes, forklifts.
• Product finishing processes: painting, galvanizing, plating, and other protective finishes.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Lean principles, utilizing and applying for, 5 S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Standardized Work.

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Normal office environment makes up approximately 65% of the job while around 35% of the work is located out in the storage, shipping and production areas of the manufacturing site. When working in the production areas the employee will be subjected to welding smoke, noise, seasonal temperature changes, dirt, oil, coolant, and many other conditions found in a production environment. Working extended hours may be required to meet the demands of the business (e.g., support for production, troubleshooting, meeting project deadlines). Approximately 5% of the time is related to travel which can include both domestic and international trips.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑on‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.