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Plant Engineer

Baton Rouge, LA, United States


DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Ø  Operations:
·         Improve performance, reduce waste, and contribute to growth.
·         Ownership of engineering aspects in production optimization of site processes.
·         Assist production in troubleshooting efforts, including data gathering and trending.
·         Develop computer-based tools to improve efficiency at the site.
·         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
·         Identify and implement projects to reduce cost and energy usage and to improve productivity.
·         Lead process optimization activities in cooperation with other functions
·         Lead continuous activities including root cause analysis, predictive failure analyses, capital spares, etc.
·         Leads Six Sigma efforts for the maintenance team and actively participates on Site Teams
Ø  Maintenance/Project Engineering:
·         Keep the plant in optimum operating condition.
·         Lead maintenance craftsmen, parts warehouse, purchasing functions and computer system.
·         Serves as Project Manager for plant projects.
·         Maintain plant engineering documentation: flowsheets, plot plans, electrical drawings, and mechanical integrity files (includes PFDs, P&ID s, Operating Procedures)
·         Direct outside vendors and service providers for project installations
·         Drive the Preventive Maintenance and Inspection programs; leads all EIT activities.
·         Ensures maintenance QA/QC activities are timely completed.
·         Ensures SOX and ISO activities as related to maintenance are timely completed.
·         Leads/directs all site maintenance activities.
·         Ensures SAP PM system and MI systems are fully implemented and utilized.
·         Uses structured problem-solving techniques, analytical tools, and teamwork to improve Product quality.
Ø  Environmental Health & Safety:
·         The goal is simple – we want everyone to be able to go home the same way they came to work.
·         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.
·         Recommends waste reduction methods and formula changes to reduce process waste.
Ø  Associate Engagement:
·         Continuously contribute to the growth and development of the team that makes the site run.
·         Assist with safety, environmental, and technical training.
·         Recognize strong performance and provide corrective feedback/progressive discipline as needed.
·         Encourages growth and development through providing strong, actionable feedback in the annual performance review process for unit members.
·         Participates in 360 feedbacks; participates in Leadership Development meetings; serves as a member of the Site Leadership Team; supports and drives continuous improvement activities for the facility
·         Presents key performance indicators to leadership staff Effectively partners with production staff; encourages continuous improvement mindset in others.
·         Participates in IMPACT and ensures unit goals align with those of the site & the Corporation.
 
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
v  BS Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 3-5+ years’ experience in chemical plant or refinery, or equivalent industrial manufacturing
v  Must have worked in a process safety management plant environment.
v  Ability to apply daily and lead with safety, environmental and industrial hygiene rules, and regulations at the forefront of your work.
v  Ability to engage site associates as well as effectively interact with team members at all levels of the organization.
v  Demonstrated ability to critical thinking and analytical skills in all aspects of your work.
v  Self-driven with high a level of initiative.
v  Strong leadership qualities and ability to engage associates through every stage of their work.
v  Demonstrated ability to drive associate alignment and accountability.

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  • Salary

    $95,000.00 - $130,000.00

  • Location

    Baton Rouge, LA, United States

  • Employment Type

    Permanent

  • Minimum Experience