Plant Engineer
Baton Rouge, LA

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Ø  Operations:

·         Improve performance, reduce waste, and contribute to growth.

·         Ownership of engineering aspects in production optimization of site processes.

·         Assist production in troubleshooting efforts, including data gathering and trending.

·         Develop computer-based tools to improve efficiency at the site.

·         Assist with identification, development, and implementation of capital projects to improve safety, environmental compliance, quality, productivity, and cost.

·         Responsible for management and reporting of plant maintenance budgets and costs

·         Identify and implement projects to reduce cost and energy usage and to improve productivity.

·         Lead process optimization activities in cooperation with other functions

·         Lead continuous activities including root cause analysis, predictive failure analyses, capital spares, etc.

·         Leads Six Sigma efforts for the maintenance team and actively participates on Site Teams

Ø  Maintenance/Project Engineering:

·         Keep the plant in optimum operating condition.

·         Lead maintenance craftsmen, parts warehouse, purchasing functions and computer system.

·         Serves as Project Manager for plant projects.

·         Maintain plant engineering documentation: flowsheets, plot plans, electrical drawings, and mechanical integrity files (includes PFDs, P&ID s, Operating Procedures)

·         Direct outside vendors and service providers for project installations

·         Drive the Preventive Maintenance and Inspection programs; leads all EIT activities.

·         Ensures maintenance QA/QC activities are timely completed.

·         Ensures SOX and ISO activities as related to maintenance are timely completed.

·         Leads/directs all site maintenance activities.

·         Ensures SAP PM system and MI systems are fully implemented and utilized.

·         Uses structured problem-solving techniques, analytical tools, and teamwork to improve Product quality.

Ø  Environmental Health & Safety:

·         The goal is simple – we want everyone to be able to go home the same way they came to work.

·         Actively promotes ownership of EHS throughout the site through actions and participation on EHS Committees

·         Drives OSHA PSM standards compliance, including Management of Change.

·         Actively participates in PHA reviews and facilities improvements as the site MOC Coordinator.

·         Engages in EHS incident investigations and constructs solutions to prevent recurrence.

·         Contributes to the development and implementation of environmental programs and regulations; assists with data tracking/trending for permit compliance.

·         Recommends waste reduction methods and formula changes to reduce process waste.

Ø  Associate Engagement:

·         Continuously contribute to the growth and development of the team that makes the site run.

·         Assist with safety, environmental, and technical training.

·         Recognize strong performance and provide corrective feedback/progressive discipline as needed.

·         Encourages growth and development through providing strong, actionable feedback in the annual performance review process for unit members.

·         Participates in 360 feedbacks; participates in Leadership Development meetings; serves as a member of the Site Leadership Team; supports and drives continuous improvement activities for the facility

·         Presents key performance indicators to leadership staff Effectively partners with production staff; encourages continuous improvement mindset in others.

·         Participates in IMPACT and ensures unit goals align with those of the site & the Corporation.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

v  BS Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 3-5+ years’ experience in chemical plant or refinery, or equivalent industrial manufacturing

v  Must have worked in a process safety management plant environment.

v  Ability to apply daily and lead with safety, environmental and industrial hygiene rules, and regulations at the forefront of your work.

v  Ability to engage site associates as well as effectively interact with team members at all levels of the organization.

v  Demonstrated ability to critical thinking and analytical skills in all aspects of your work.

v  Self-driven with high a level of initiative.

v  Strong leadership qualities and ability to engage associates through every stage of their work.

v  Demonstrated ability to drive associate alignment and accountability.