Plant Engineer: Lead Process Improvements & Projects

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

Job summary

Evonik is seeking a Plant Engineer in the Hopewell, VA area to deliver day-to-day technical support for plant operations, troubleshoot equipment and processes, and boost safety, reliability, and efficiency of production lines.

The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to execute improvement and capital projects, maintain technical docs, and drive performance improvements across plants.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with process engineering and project execution.
• Familiarity with engineering standards and codes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide plant support for process troubleshooting, new product introductions, process safety management systems, CAPEX, and OEE.
• Act as project manager for plant-related projects up to $500,000.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency of production.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and site engineering to plan trials and resource needs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of installations and documentation.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Emerson Delta-V

Aspen

PIMs

Job description

Evonik is seeking a Plant Engineer in the Hopewell, VA area to deliver day-to-day technical support for plant operations, troubleshoot equipment and processes, and boost safety, reliability, and efficiency of production lines.

The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to execute improvement and capital projects, maintain technical docs, and drive performance improvements across plants.