Plant Engineer-1
Evonik · Mapleton, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $95k–$158k
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Evonik (chemicals) in Mapleton, IL.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- 5S, OEE, Root cause, SAP, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $95k–$158k
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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Evonik
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Send a short, curious note
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
About the role
$responsibilities
- ◆Responsible for providing plant support related to process troubleshooting, new product introductions, process safety management systems, CAPEX, and OEE.
- ◆Acting as project manager or project responsible for plant related projects, both large and small up to $500,000 value.
- ◆Position has full technical responsibility for the care and condition of plants in cooperation with operations.
- ◆Assures the defined technical availability of the production plants according to the production requirements, and in conformance to changing
requirements
in respect to economics, safety and care for the environment.
- ✓Works with other departments such including site engineering, external engineering contractors, and maintenance to plan and secure the resources necessary to execute process trials and projects.
- ✓Uses experienced engineering judgment, creativity and foresight to initiate studies, projects and new developments and to anticipate and solve unprecedented problems with a focus on long term technical solutions.
- ✓Provides plant specific technical expertise in the areas of process engineering on equipment innovations and on state-of-the-art process and project techniques.
- ✓Support and participate in audits and engage in improvement activities such as 5S, KPIs, Root Cause analysis, etc
- ✓Ensures regulatory compliance of technical installations, maintenance practices and the technical documentation.
Requirements
- ✓B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 3+ years of engineering experience (preferred in a chemical or oil & gas manufacturing environment)
- ✓Experience with OSHA CFR 1910.119 PSM and EPA RMP regulations and compliance is a plus
- ✓Working knowledge with SAP, Emerson Delta-V, ASPEN IP21 is a plus Skills & Competencies
- ✓Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; comfortable working with operations, maintenance, engineering,
- ✓quality, and safety teams in a plant environment.
- ✓Ability to work independently with strong initiative and self-starting skills.
- ✓Ability to manage a heavy workload, establish priorities, and adjust based on site and business needs.
- ✓Strong planning, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- ✓Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office 365
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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.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https ://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/
The Plant Engineer is responsible for providing day-to-day technical support to plant operations, troubleshooting equipment and process issues, and supporting the safety, reliability, and efficiency of production. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to execute improvement and capital projects, support process safety initiatives, maintain technical documentation, and identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, plant availability, and overall operational effectiveness.
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