Plant Engineer

Location- Portland, OR
Work Arrangement - Onsite, Day Shift

What you’ll do

• Project Leadership:Lead engineering projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating closely with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to deliver sustainable improvements that reduce risk and enhance productivity.

• Equipment & Systems Management:Specify, select, install, commission, and decommission plant equipment, systems, infrastructure, and facilities to support operational initiatives and compliance requirements.

• Process & Safety Improvements:Design and implement upgrades to existing equipment and systems to improve safety, reliability, and productivity, ensuring operational stability and minimizing downtime.

• Environmental Compliance:Support environmental sustainability initiatives and ensure adherence to environmental regulations within plant operations.

• Daily Engagement:Actively engage on the shop floor to identify issues, provide practical engineering solutions, and support continuous improvement of plant equipment reliability and maintenance.

• Travel Requirements:Some travel may be required to support other sites as needed, though primarily based onsite at Plant 3 in Portland.

• Safety First:Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred) with 5+ years of heavy industry plant engineering and project management experience.

• Proven experience in heavy fabrication, foundry, or manufacturing engineering environments.

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems; familiarity with FEA is a plus.

• Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach to working across cross-functional teams including maintenance and production managers.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in steel foundry or metallurgical lab environments.

• Additional certifications or training in project management or safety systems.

• Exposure to environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.

• Ability to adapt and support multiple sites if demand arises.

Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Career development and learning support

• Access to global inclusion networks

• Regional and team-specific benefits

• Sharebuilder scheme

• Wellness support for you and your family

• Collaboration with global teams

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