Job Description

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The Senior Mechanical Plant Engineer is responsible to define, organize, plan, and execute all small capital investment projects to be cost effective, timely, and safely utilize state of the art engineering concepts. The incumbent has to ensure all activities in assigned area are in accordance with accepted engineering practices, regulations, cGMP and Evonik Corporation policies and standards. This position provides technical expertise to maintain and continuously improve assigned areas in order to minimize costs and to ensure technical means for safe and high-quality operation. The Senior Mechanical Plant Engineer is expected to be project responsible on small to medium size capital projects and could also be tasked with providing input to new product estimates.

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• Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Assist in the daily maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety within the plant
• Project Management: Manage small capital and technical change projects from conception to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, and participate in audits and inspections as required.
• Training and Development: Provide training and mentorship to junior engineering staff to develop their technical skills and knowledge
• Documentation: Develop and maintain engineering specifications, standards, and equipment work instructions to increase equipment uptime and reduce maintenance and spare part costs
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, process engineering, and maintenance, to address plant engineering issues and achieve operational goals

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in plant engineering or a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Chemical or Pharmaceutical Industry experience preferred
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques, with a proven track record of successfully managing engineering projects
• Capable of managing a budget greater than or equal to $2.5M-$3M/yr
• Knowledge of relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards and procedures

Benefits:

• Eligibility for annual bonus
• Paid holidays/time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) Company Match up to 4% plus Employer Retirement Contribution of 6%
• Hybrid work schedule
• HSA with company contribution
• Day one medical, dental, vision, Rx
• Relocation Eligible

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