Plant Engineer

Wilks

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience required.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing process equipment essential.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills necessary.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience with process control systems and statistical analysis needed.
  • Ability to provide technical support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Production and Quality to enhance processes and product quality.
  • Design and implement modifications to plant equipment and facilities.
  • Identify and implement safety and efficiency improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
  • Manage project expenditures and cost projections.
  • Analyze and optimize yield, process cycle times, and operating costs.
  • Oversee the Maintenance Department and control maintenance budgets.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Health Savings Account offered
  • Gym reimbursement program available
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Wellness check program providing insurance discounts
  • Shift differential policy included
  • Employee referral program available
Full Job Description


Shift Information: Swing/rotating shifts may be assigned to days or nights on rotation.

Address: 1880 Dent Rd, Toomsboro, GA 31090

Website: www.carbo.tech

Position Summary: The Plant Engineer is responsible for providing technical support to maintain and improve operations and facilities.

Key Roles / Responsibilities:

  • Work with Production and Quality departments, reviews equipment and processes, designs and implements modifications to enhance production capabilities and ensure a quality product. Conducts all work in accordance with standard engineering principles and practices.
  • Design, fabricate, install, construct, commission and start-up of new or modified plant equipment or facilities.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in plant safety and efficiency.
  • Ensure plant compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
  • Manage expenditures related to project assignments as well as projecting estimated costs of proposed projects.
  • Analyze and improve plant yield, process cycle times, and operating costs for new and existing processes.
  • Develop improvements to electrical and control systems which provide increased plant reliability and operability.
  • Manage Maintenance Department, with Maintenance Supervisor as a direct report.
  • Control budget for plant maintenance.


Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering and five plus years engineering experience is preferred.
  • A strong knowledge of manufacturing process equipment is required.
  • Hard working and field-oriented engineer.
  • Project minded communicator with exemplary leadership abilities.
  • Excellent people management and interpersonal skills with the desire and potential to grow into supervisory or operations leadership roles.
  • Proficient at computer skills such as using Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail, and similar office software products
  • Working knowledge of process control systems and statistical process analysis.
  • Assists in writing capital project requests, creating project scopes for bids and obtaining vendor quotes. Manages projects in a timely manner and within budget, coordinates efforts with contractors and onsite personnel.
  • Tests newly installed equipment to ensure contract specifications are met and proper operating conditions are understood by personnel. Trains employees on use of such equipment as appropriate.
  • Must provide mechanical, electrical and instrumentation technical support to plant and other company facilities as needed.
  • Responsible for providing technical support to the Maintenance department on 24/7 basis.


Working Conditions:

  • Bending, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, kneeling, sitting stand, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, pull, push, climb, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.
  • The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting on a forklift or other warehouse equipment.
  • Exposure to moderate noise levels, vibrations, and bright lights; and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures, humidity, rain, snow, etc.
  • Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, breathing protection, and hard hats when needed.
  • Able to work under stressful conditions at times.

  • React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.

  • Must be able to move and lift to 40-pound wooden skid or pallet.
  • Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
  • Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
  • Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
  • Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
  • Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.


Benefits:

  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Medical + Dental + Vision Coverage
  • 401K + Company Match
  • Life Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage - 100% Company Paid
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Gym Reimbursement Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts
  • Shift Differential Policy
  • Employee Referral Program


Wilks Brothers and affiliated companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Recruitment agencies or recruitment services may contact [redacted] for more information.

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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