Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer
Westwego, LA
Please Do NOT apply if you are not in the United States or if you need a visa sponsorship
Onsite, Permanent, Full Benefits
Relocation Assistance Available
The purpose of this position is to ensure proper installation and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities to provide a safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation. This position will report to the Plant Manager.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):

• Act as both a Project and Process Engineer for the plant and support the maintenance manager and the maintenance department’s efforts.
• As a Project Engineer:
• Assist in preparation of capital budgets by recommending specific projects, preparing appropriation requests, and obtaining competitive prices and/or bids.
• Manage and complete Capital budget projects on-time and under budget.
• Complete installation of project equipment, complete all appropriate training for operations and maintenance personnel and develop all required SOPs and PMs for those projects.
• Evaluate plant equipment needs and recommend to the plant manager equipment to be purchased.
• Coordinate with Division Engineering on all projects that require engineering assistance.
• Prepare annual facility audit to assess the physical condition of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Estimate expenditures involved, determine implementation timeframe, and set the priority of each project.

As a Process Engineer:

• Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical failures and develop solutions.
• Develop and implement strategies for process control technology upgrades.
• Evaluate production problems related to plant equipment and recommend changes to the Plant Manager
• Design new equipment or modify existing equipment to improve plant operations.
• Analyze new equipment for possible application to manufacturing process.

Providing support to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Department, the successful candidate will:

• Assist plant purchasing agent and maintenance manager with the purchase of repair parts and services in accordance with quality, low cost, and delivery requirements.
• Assist maintenance depart with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Liasion for Plant Control Systems, ie. Fire System, Chiller, Air Compressors, etc.
• Mentor the Electrical Apprentice
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred or, equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of two years manufacturing experience
• Strong competency in PLC programming, AutoCAD, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of industrial electricity (power distribution, motor controls, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, possess leadership and training skills.
• A willingness to travel domestically as much as 10% of the time.
• Physical ability to access all plant areas.