Plant Engineer: Drive Plant Performance & Projects

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a Plant Engineer to provide day-to-day technical support for plant operations, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency of production.

The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to execute improvements and capital projects, maintain documentation, and improve equipment performance and plant availability.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• SAP, Emerson Delta-V, Aspin, PIMs is a plus.
• Ability to maintain good communication and manage priorities.
• Knowledgeable with codes and other Engineering standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide plant support related to process troubleshooting, new product introductions, process safety management systems, CAPEX, and OEE.
• Act as project manager or project lead for plant-related projects valued up to $500,000.
• Hold full technical responsibility for the care and condition of plants in cooperation with operations.
• Ensure technical availability of production plants per production requirements and safety/environment standards.
• Collaborate with site engineering, external engineering contractors, and maintenance to secure resources for trials and projects.
• Use engineering judgment to initiate studies, projects, and new developments and solve problems with long-term solutions.
• Provide plant-specific technical expertise in process engineering on equipment innovations and state-of-the-art techniques.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of technical installations, maintenance practices, and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Emerson Delta-V

Aspin

PIMs

Job description

Evonik is seeking a Plant Engineer to provide day-to-day technical support for plant operations, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency of production.

The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to execute improvements and capital projects, maintain documentation, and improve equipment performance and plant availability.