Plant Engineering & Maintenance Leader — Automation & Safety

TaBb Talent Solutions; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TaBb Talent Solutions partners with a leading chemicals manufacturer to recruit a Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager for the Tacoma, WA facility. You will oversee all plant assets, lead capital projects, and drive safety, reliability, and cost efficiency across operations.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, 5+ years in plant maintenance or industrial manufacturing, and a proven track record in leadership and safety compliance, including OSHA/LOTO

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in plant maintenance or industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to lead across all levels of the facility.
• Strong safety culture and compliance with OSHA/LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all plant assets; responsible for controlling, tracking and reporting spending of the capital budget and the maintenance.
• Function as a project manager for plant capital projects.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Hire and supervise all resources in the maintenance.
• Analyzes and plans maintenance work force utilization, predictive/preventative maintenance, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Provide technical advice on plant operations and improvements. Prepares engineering analysis of projects that includes preliminary design, detailed design, project cost analysis, life cycle cost analysis and equipment selection.
• Develop, evaluate and improve the manufacturing controls and automation utilizing knowledge of instrumentation, controls & automation, product design, materials, chemicals, and production equipment capabilities.
• Leverage automation and controls to institutionalize consistencies in production.
• Conduct, facilitate, and participate in PHA, PSSR, and HAZOP.
• Manage and train plant personnel in the use and execution of RCA/RCFA process.
• Manage compliance of all PSM and fixed equipment inspections and repair.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Adaptability

Innovation

Initiative

Safety culture

Machine safety

OSHA knowledge

LOTO knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

TaBb Talent Solutions partners with a leading chemicals manufacturer to recruit a Plant Engineering & Maintenance Manager for the Tacoma, WA facility. You will oversee all plant assets, lead capital projects, and drive safety, reliability, and cost efficiency across operations.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, 5+ years in plant maintenance or industrial manufacturing, and a proven track record in leadership and safety compliance, including OSHA/LOTO