Plant Engineer - Continuous Improvement & Change Agent

bigriverresources; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Big River Resources is seeking a Plant Engineer to initiate, support, and execute facility improvement projects at the home plant. This role serves as a technical resource to keep operations safe and efficient, and to drive continuous improvement across the site.

You will review data, troubleshoot production issues, coordinate with the Efficiencies Team, ensure OSHA/EPA/FSMA compliance, maintain P&ID drawings, and travel up to 25% to support other facilities.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical degree with relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years in engineering, chemical, or processing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with data analysis tools like JMP.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site in a 24/7 operations environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, support, and execute opportunities to improve production, efficiency, yield, and costs.
• Review operational data to monitor production and identify improvements.
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and implement short- and long-term solutions.
• Assist Efficiencies Team as a facility stakeholder for projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, FSMA) in processes.
• Support Management with Process Safety Management and MOC processes.
• Maintain updated plant P&ID drawings and energy balances.
• Coordinate on-site contractors and personnel.
• Travel up to 25% to support other facilities and training.
• Teamwork is critical and skills may be used beyond the role.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Job description

Big River Resources is seeking a Plant Engineer to initiate, support, and execute facility improvement projects at the home plant. This role serves as a technical resource to keep operations safe and efficient, and to drive continuous improvement across the site.

You will review data, troubleshoot production issues, coordinate with the Efficiencies Team, ensure OSHA/EPA/FSMA compliance, maintain P&ID drawings, and travel up to 25% to support other facilities.