Plant Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to ensure proper installation and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities to provide a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (not all inclusive):

Act as both a Project and Process Engineer for the plant and support the maintenance manager and the maintenance department’s efforts.

As a Project Engineer:

• Assist in preparation of capital budgets by recommending specific projects, preparing appropriation requests, and obtaining competitive prices and/or bids
• Manage and complete Capital budget projects on-time and under budget
• Complete installation of project equipment, complete all appropriate training for operations and maintenance personnel and develop all required SOPs and PMs for those projects
• Evaluate plant equipment needs and recommend to the plant manager equipment to be purchased
• Coordinate with Division Engineering on all projects that require engineering assistance
• Prepare annual facility audit to assess the physical condition of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Estimate expenditures involved, determine implementation timeframe and set the priority of each project

As a Process Engineer:

• Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical failures and develop solutions
• Develop and implement strategies for process control technology upgrades
• Evaluate production problems related to plant equipment and recommend changes to the Plant Manager
• Design new equipment or modify existing equipment to improve plant operations
• Analyze new equipment for possible application to manufacturing process

Providing support to the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Department, the successful candidate will:

• Assist plant purchasing agent and maintenance manager with the purchase of repair parts and services in accordance with quality, low cost, and delivery requirements
• Assist maintenance depart with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Liasion for Plant Control Systems, ie. Fire System, Chiller, Air Compressors, etc.
• Mentor the Electrical Apprentice

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering preferred or, equivalent work experience
• A minimum of two years manufacturing experience
• Strong competency in PLC programming, AutoCAD, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of industrial electricity (power distribution, motor controls, etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, possess leadership and training skills

Competitive Salary with a general salary range of $111,744.00 to $139.680.00 or higher depending on education and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• PLC programming (Allen-Bradley): 3 years (Required)
• basic burner knowledge: 3 years (Required)
• HMP programming (iFix ofr PL-5): 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• National City, MI 48748: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $111,744