Plant Engineer-1

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a Plant Engineer to provide day-to-day technical support to plant operations, troubleshoot equipment and processes, and drive reliability and efficiency improvements. The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to execute capital projects and optimize plant performance. Ideal candidates hold a B.S.

or M.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with several years of experience, and familiarity with SAP, Delta-V and ASPEN IP21 is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with process troubleshooting and project execution.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to plant operations.
• Lead or support projects up to $500,000 value.
• Ensure process safety and regulatory compliance; improve equipment performance and plant availability.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Emerson Delta-V

ASPEN IP21

Job description

What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

The Plant Engineer is responsible for providing day-to-day technical support to plant operations, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, and supporting the safety, reliability, and efficiency of production. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to execute improvement and capital projects, support process safety initiatives, maintain technical documentation, and identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, plant availability, and overall operational effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providing plant support related to process troubleshooting, new product introductions, process safety management systems, CAPEX, and OEE.
• Acting as project manager or project responsible for plant related projects, both large and small up to $500,000 value.
• Position has full technical responsibility for the care and condition of plants in cooperation with operations.
• Assures the defined technical availability of the production plants according to the production requirements, and in conformance to changing requirements in respect to economics, safety and care for the environment.
• Works with other departments such including site engineering, external engineering contractors, and maintenance to plan and secure the resources necessary to execute process trials and projects.
• Uses experienced engineering judgment, creativity and foresight to initiate studies, projects and new developments and to anticipate and solve unprecedented problems with a focus on long term technical solutions.
• Provides plant specific technical expertise in the areas of process engineering on equipment innovations and on state-of-the-art process and project techniques.
• Support and participate in audits and engage in improvement activities such as 5S, KPIs, Root Cause analysis, etc
• Ensures regulatory compliance of technical installations, maintenance practices and the technical documentation.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of engineering experience (preferred in a chemical or oil & gas manufacturing environment)
• Experience with OSHA CFR 1910.119 PSM and EPA RMP regulations and compliance is a plus
• Working knowledge with SAP, Emerson Delta-V, ASPEN IP21 is a plus

Skills & Competencies Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and safety teams in a plant environment. Ability to work independently with strong initiative and self-starting skills. Ability to manage a heavy workload, establish priorities, and adjust based on site and business needs. Strong planning, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office 365

SUMMARY COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). Pay Range: $94,600-$157,700 Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.

Benefits included, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.