Plant Engineer

ESCO Group LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning support

Wellness support for you and your family

Job summary

ESCO Group LLC is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead projects within our Portland, OR facility. In this key role, you will oversee engineering projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring improvements in safety and productivity.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with over 5 years of experience in heavy industry. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams while championing our commitment to environmental sustainability and compliance.

We offer competitive pay and a range of inclusive benefits to support your career development and well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy industry plant engineering and project management experience.
• Proven experience in heavy fabrication, foundry, or manufacturing engineering environments.
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept to commissioning.
• Specify, select, and manage plant equipment and systems.
• Implement upgrades to improve safety and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations.

Skills

Project Leadership

Engineering Design

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

2D and 3D CAD systems

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

What We Do

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Location

Portland, OR

Work Arrangement

Onsite, Day Shift

Make Your Impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What You’ll Do

• Project Leadership: Lead engineering projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating closely with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to deliver sustainable improvements that reduce risk and enhance productivity.
• Equipment & Systems Management: Specify, select, install, commission, and decommission plant equipment, systems, infrastructure, and facilities to support operational initiatives and compliance requirements.
• Process & Safety Improvements: Design and implement upgrades to existing equipment and systems to improve safety, reliability, and productivity, ensuring operational stability and minimizing downtime.
• Environmental Compliance: Support environmental sustainability initiatives and ensure adherence to environmental regulations within plant operations.
• Daily Engagement: Actively engage on the shop floor to identify issues, provide practical engineering solutions, and support continuous improvement of plant equipment reliability and maintenance.
• Travel Requirements: Some travel may be required to support other sites as needed, though primarily based onsite at Plant 3 in Portland.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

Must-haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred) with 5+ years of heavy industry plant engineering and project management experience.
• Proven experience in heavy fabrication, foundry, or manufacturing engineering environments.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems; familiarity with FEA is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach to working across cross-functional teams including maintenance and production managers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in steel foundry or metallurgical lab environments.
• Additional certifications or training in project management or safety systems.
• Exposure to environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to adapt and support multiple sites if demand arises.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams