Plant Engineer

Weir; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support for you and your 가족

Collaboration with global teams

Job summary

Weir in Portland, OR is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead engineering projects onsite at Plant 3, delivering sustainable improvements and reducing downtime. You will manage equipment, systems, and safety upgrades while collaborating with maintenance, production, and leadership teams.

The role emphasizes environmental compliance, on-site problem solving, and continuous improvement. Weir offers opportunities to grow in a global engineer community and contribute to sustainable mining outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years in heavy industry plant engineering and project management.
• Experience in heavy fabrication, foundry, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD; familiarity with FEA is a plus; strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through commissioning, reducing risk and improving productivity.
• Specify, install, and decommission plant equipment and systems to support operations.
• Design upgrades to improve safety, reliability, and uptime.
• Support environmental compliance within plant operations.
• Engage on the shop floor to identify issues and implement practical improvements.
• Travel may be required; primarily based onsite at Plant 3 in Portland.
• Demonstrate safety-first commitment and contribute to a world-class safety culture.

Skills

Project management

CAD proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred)

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

FEA

Job description

Plant Engineer

Location - Portland, OR
Work Arrangement - Onsite, Day Shift

What we do at Weir

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.

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.

What you’ll bring

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.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

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

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