Sr Mechanical Plant Engineer

Evonik; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based remuneration

Occupational health benefits

Hybrid and flexible working environments

Job summary

A leading chemical company in Lafayette, IN, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Plant Engineer to oversee small capital investment projects and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in plant engineering along with strong HVAC and project management skills. The role offers opportunities to innovate and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plant engineering experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Experience with mechanical systems in a regulated plant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment.
• Manage small capital and technical change projects from conception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Sr Mechanical Plant Engineer page is loaded## Sr Mechanical Plant Engineerlocations: Lafayette, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R31145**What we offer**Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.The Senior Mechanical Plant Engineer is responsible to define, organize, plan, and execute all small capital investment projects to be cost effective, timely, and safely utilize state of the art engineering concepts. The incumbent has to ensure all activities in assigned area are in accordance with accepted engineering practices, regulations, cGMP and Evonik Corporation policies and standards. This position provides technical expertise to maintain and continuously improve assigned areas in order to minimize costs and to ensure technical means for safe and high-quality operation. The Senior Mechanical Plant Engineer is expected to be project responsible on small to medium size capital projects and could also be tasked with providing input to new product estimates.**Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:****Job Description Summary**The Senior Mechanical Plant Engineer provides direction and monitoring of maintenance activities and small capital projects within his/her assigned building(s) and areas. The Senior Mechanical Plant Engineer works independently to provide engineering support to a production plant or an area.The Senior Mechanical Plant Engineer is responsible to define, organize, plan, and execute all small capital investment projects to be cost effective, timely, and safely utilize state of the art engineering concepts. The incumbent has to ensure all activities in assigned area are in accordance with accepted engineering practices, regulations, cGMP and Evonik Corporation policies and standards. This position provides technical expertise to maintain and continuously improve assigned areas in order to minimize costs and to ensure technical means for safe and high quality operation. The Senior Mechanical Plant Engineer is expected to be project responsible on small to medium size capital projects and could also be tasked with providing input to new product estimates.**Responsibilities :*** Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Assist in the daily maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance* Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety within the plant* Project Management: Manage small capital and technical change projects from conception to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, and participate in audits and inspections as required.* Training and Development: Provide training and mentorship to junior engineering staff to develop their technical skills and knowledge* Documentation: Develop and maintain engineering specifications, standards, and equipment work instructions to increase equipment uptime and reduce maintenance and spare part costs* Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, process engineering, and maintenance, to address plant engineering issues and achieve operational goals**Requirements:*** Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering* 5+ years of plant engineering experience in a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment* Strong HVAC expertise (design, operation, and troubleshooting)* Proven project management skills and experience leading engineering projects* Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory standards* Experience with mechanical systems, utilities, and infrastructure in a regulated plant* Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional teamwork abilitiesThe Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.**Your Application**To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our . Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at . Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.**Your Talent Acquisition Manager:**Bhawna Kapur [C]Company isEvonik Corporationlocations: Lafayette, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago