Utilities Plant Engineer

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development programs

Performance-based pay

Health benefits

Hybrid work environment

SmartWork

Job summary

Evonik is seeking an Utilities Plant Engineer to provide leadership and technical expertise for capital projects and critical site utility systems. The role partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, ESHS, and Project teams to improve reliability, infrastructure performance, and plant efficiency.

You will lead projects from scope through startup, support strategic site initiatives, and ensure compliant, safe operation of site services utilities across steam, water, HVAC, and power

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in plant engineering, manufacturing engineering, utilities, maintenance, reliability, or capital projects.
• Exposure to managing engineering projects (design, construction, commissioning, startup).
• Familiarity with utility systems (steam, water, HVAC, power distribution).
• Experience in regulated industrial operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from scope through design, construction, commissioning, qualification and startup.
• Provide engineering support to strategic site projects (design reviews, technical evaluations, commissioning, startup).
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contractors, vendors, and engineering documentation for successful execution.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support for utility systems (steam, water, HVAC, power distribution).
• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues; perform root-cause analyses; implement reliable improvements.
• Develop and enhance maintenance and reliability strategies to optimize performance and asset lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental, and engineering standards compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and support engineering best practices and asset management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

• high-quality development programs
• performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits
• 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.

Job Summary

The Utilities Plant Engineer provides engineering leadership and technical expertise to support both capital projects and critical site utility systems. This role is responsible for leading small- to medium-sized capital projects, supporting the Ascent Project, and ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of Site Services Utilities. The position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, ESHS, and Project teams to improve equipment reliability, infrastructure performance, and overall plant efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from scope development through design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup.
• Provide engineering support to strategic site projects, including design reviews, technical evaluations, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contractors, vendors, and engineering documentation to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support for utility systems, including steam, water, HVAC, power distribution, and supporting infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot equipment and system issues, conduct root cause analyses, and implement sustainable solutions to improve reliability.
• Develop and enhance maintenance and reliability strategies to optimize equipment performance and asset lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, environmental, and engineering standards and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership, support engineering best practices, and contribute to long-term infrastructure and asset management strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in plant engineering, manufacturing engineering, utilities, maintenance, reliability, or capital project environments.
• Exposure to managing engineering projects, including design, construction, commissioning, or startup activities.
• Familiarity with utility systems such as steam, water, HVAC, power distribution, or other industrial infrastructure systems.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food processing, or other regulated industrial operations is beneficial.
• Knowledge of maintenance, reliability, asset management, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of engineering standards, process safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple functions and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The 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.

Why join us

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.