Plant Engineer

Channel Personnel Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical industry is seeking an experienced engineer to optimize production processes and lead maintenance activities. The role requires a BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 3-5+ years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will drive safety compliance, manage projects, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the facility.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years’ experience in chemical plant or refinery.
• Experience in process safety management plant environment.
• Self-driven with high level of initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of engineering aspects in production optimization.
• Lead maintenance craftsmen and manage plant projects.
• Drive OSHA PSM standards compliance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

BS Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Improve performance, reduce waste, and contribute to growth.

• Ownership of engineering aspects in production optimization of site processes.
• Assist production in troubleshooting efforts, including data gathering and trending.
• Develop computer-based tools to improve efficiency at the site.
• Assist with identification, development, and implementation of capital projects to improve safety, environmental compliance, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Responsible for management and reporting of plant maintenance budgets and costs
• Identify and implement projects to reduce cost and energy usage and to improve productivity.
• Lead process optimization activities in cooperation with other functions
• Lead continuous activities including root cause analysis, predictive failure analyses, capital spares, etc.
• Leads Six Sigma efforts for the maintenance team and actively participates on Site Teams

ØMaintenance / Project Engineering :

• Keep the plant in optimum operating condition.
• Lead maintenance craftsmen, parts warehouse, purchasing functions and computer system.
• Serves as Project Manager for plant projects.
• Maintain plant engineering documentation : flowsheets, plot plans, electrical drawings, and mechanical integrity files (includes PFDs, P&ID s, Operating Procedures)
• Direct outside vendors and service providers for project installations
• Drive the Preventive Maintenance and Inspection programs; leads all EIT activities.
• Ensures maintenance QA / QC activities are timely completed.
• Ensures SOX and ISO activities as related to maintenance are timely completed.
• Leads / directs all site maintenance activities.
• Ensures SAP PM system and MI systems are fully implemented and utilized.
• Uses structured problem-solving techniques, analytical tools, and teamwork to improve Product quality.
• The goal is simple – we want everyone to be able to go home the same way they came to work.
• Actively promotes ownership of EHS throughout the site through actions and participation on EHS Committees
• Drives OSHA PSM standards compliance, including Management of Change.
• Actively participates in PHA reviews and facilities improvements as the site MOC Coordinator.
• Engages in EHS incident investigations and constructs solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of environmental programs and regulations; assists with data tracking / trending for permit compliance.
• Recommends waste reduction methods and formula changes to reduce process waste.
• Continuously contribute to the growth and development of the team that makes the site run.
• Assist with safety, environmental, and technical training.
• Recognize strong performance and provide corrective feedback / progressive discipline as needed.
• Encourages growth and development through providing strong, actionable feedback in the annual performance review process for unit members.
• Participates in 360 feedbacks; participates in Leadership Development meetings; serves as a member of the Site Leadership Team; supports and drives continuous improvement activities for the facility
• Presents key performance indicators to leadership staff Effectively partners with production staff; encourages continuous improvement mindset in others.
• Participates in IMPACT and ensures unit goals align with those of the site & the Corporation.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

vBS Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 3-5+ years’ experience in chemical plant or refinery, or equivalent industrial manufacturing

vMust have worked in a process safety management plant environment.

vAbility to apply daily and lead with safety, environmental and industrial hygiene rules, and regulations at the forefront of your work.

vAbility to engage site associates as well as effectively interact with team members at all levels of the organization.

vDemonstrated ability to critical thinking and analytical skills in all aspects of your work.

vSelf-driven with high a level of initiative.

vStrong leadership qualities and ability to engage associates through every stage of their work.

vDemonstrated ability to drive associate alignment and accountability.