Sr. Plant Engineer

Hexion; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving plant activity and process optimization, focusing on continuous improvement and innovative solutions to enhance operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical engineering, with extensive experience in preventative maintenance and troubleshooting machinery. You'll work collaboratively across functions to ensure safety and efficiency, making a significant impact on the plant's performance. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a sustainable future, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in chemical plant or refinery with focus on maintenance.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.

Responsibilities

• Drive plant activity, continuous improvement, and process optimization.
• Identify and recommend solutions for plant operations issues.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance

Break-Fix Maintenance

Process Optimization

Root Cause Analysis

EHS Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials. Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Position Overview

The Plant Engineer will be an integral part of the engineering and maintenance teams, driving plant activity, continuous improvement, and process optimization. We are looking for a change agent that thrives in a dynamic environment with broad scope and is motivated by the opportunity to make a measurable impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend solutions to any existing and potential issues that may affect plant operations.
• Set up new processes and troubleshoot machinery related issues.
• Complete analysis such as: root cause analysis, predictive failure analyses, capital spares analysis and other tasks and operations in the plant. Develop recommendations based on the analysis to provide continuous improvement and reduce plant cost.
• Assist with identification, development, and implementation of capital projects to improve safety, environmental compliance, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Responsible for management and reporting of plant maintenance budgets and costs.
• Partner with other functions to drive process optimization activities.
• Actively promotes ownership of EHS throughout the site through actions and participation on EHS Committees.
• Drives OSHA PSM standards compliance, including Management of Change.
• Actively participates in PHA reviews and facilities improvements as the site MOC Coordinator.
• Engages in EHS incident investigations and constructs solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of environmental programs and regulations; assists with data tracking/trending for permit compliance.
• Assist with safety, environmental, and technical training.
• Presents key performance indicators to leadership staff. Effectively partners with production staff; encourages continuous improvement mindset in others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years experience in chemical plant or refinery or equivalent industrial manufacturing with a specific focus on Preventative and Break-Fix Maintenance.

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.