Senior Plant Engineer: Utilities & Capital Projects

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation invites applications for a Senior Plant Engineer at Tippecanoe Laboratories in Indiana. You will provide engineering leadership, define and execute small to medium capital projects, and support site utilities maintenance and reliability.

You will work with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and mentor junior engineers while delivering high quality engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of experience in plant engineering, utilities, and/or project execution.
• Strong knowledge of plant design, maintenance practices, and project management.
• Experience in chemical or pharmaceutical operations preferred.
• Proven problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium capital projects through scope development, design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Ensure project delivery meets safety, cost, quality, and schedule expectations.
• Develop and execute maintenance strategies to improve reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support for utilities systems (e.g., steam, water, HVAC, power distribution).
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Decision-making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Evonik Corporation invites applications for a Senior Plant Engineer at Tippecanoe Laboratories in Indiana. You will provide engineering leadership, define and execute small to medium capital projects, and support site utilities maintenance and reliability.

You will work with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and mentor junior engineers while delivering high quality engineering solutions.