We are looking for a Plant Engineer to lead the maintenance function at our chemical manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensuring plant reliability, safety, and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in work order-based maintenance systems, and a passion for implementing and sustaining world-class maintenance practices, including preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
In this role you will be responsible for:- Develop, lead, and continuously improve a work order-based maintenance system to plan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities efficiently and effectively.
- Implement and sustain world-class maintenance practices, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Supervise, coach, and develop a team of skilled maintenance technicians to ensure timely, high-quality execution of all maintenance work.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and safety teams to identify and address maintenance needs, improve equipment uptime, and drive operational excellence..
- Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety (EHS), and regulatory requirements, particularly those relevant to chemical plant operations.
- Utilize SAP to track work orders, equipment history, performance metrics, and KPIs.
- Lead and support capital projects, turnarounds, and equipment upgrades as needed.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement.
- Champion safety and risk management across all maintenance activities.
- Any other duties as assigned
What you'll bring to the team: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role within a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
- Experience in developing and managing work order systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory and safety standards (OSHA, PSM, EPA, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contractors, and cross-functional projects.
Preferred:- Certifications in maintenance or reliability (e.g., CMRP, CRL, PMP).
- Experience with PSM (Process Safety Management) environments.
- Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Engineering.
What you can expect from us:- Work with a global company that is committed to innovation, cares for people and dedicated to customer success.
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth
- Attractive benefits package compensation
- A multicultural and positive working environment
The starting salary range for consideration for this position is
$85,000 to $110,000 per year with opportunities for performance-based bonuses. The actual starting salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant employment history & experience, skill set/competencies, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match).
