Plant Engineer

NES Fircroft; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Engineer to provide essential engineering support at their Peoria facility. This role involves optimizing plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing maintenance strategies to enhance productivity. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical or chemical engineering, with experience in troubleshooting and project management. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact operational excellence and safety standards, and where your skills will be valued in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support and troubleshoot plant operations.
• Implement maintenance strategies and manage capital projects.

Skills

Engineering Support

Troubleshooting

Maintenance Strategies

Safety Compliance

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office 365

Aspen Plus

Job description

This range is provided by NES Fircroft. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to plant operations at the Mapleton site, including troubleshooting and regional support within Care Solutions.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective production by maintaining and optimizing automation technology and plant operations.
• Implement and manage maintenance strategies such as predictive and preventive maintenance, mechanical integrity programs, and risk-based maintenance.
• Lead turnaround/shutdown maintenance efforts and manage plant maintenance activities to ensure maximum uptime and asset performance.
• Oversee and support the development, commissioning, and startup of new equipment, including specification and strategic planning.
• Participate in safety and compliance programs, including OSHA PSM and EPA RMP elements (MOC, PHA, PSSR, PSI, etc.).
• Lead or contribute to technical improvement initiatives like OEE enhancement, Bad Actor Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Weak Point Analysis.
• Manage and implement small capital projects, including oversight of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) within the assigned unit.
• Ensure operations comply with permits, legal requirements, and internal technical safety guidelines, supporting continuous technical improvements.
• Track and support key job-related KPIs and actively participate in incident investigations and procedure development.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA CFR 1910.119 PSM and EPA RMP regulations; compliance experience is a plus.
• Experience in chemical equipment design, sizing, and specification; relief system design is desirable.
• Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS); experience preferred.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, or Total Plant/Process Management training is a plus.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office 365, and simulation software such as Aspen Plus is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills; capable of working across operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and safety teams.
• Strong planning, organizational, and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize in a dynamic work environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with a high degree of initiative.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing, and Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

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