Plant Engineer

Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Legacy of Environmental Leadership!

Location: Headquartered in Indianapolis, with 2,000 employees nationwide

About Us: At Heritage Environmental Services, we are more than just a company; we are pioneers in industrial waste management, committed to creating a cleaner, safer world. Since our inception during the environmental movement of the 1970s, we've been at the forefront of solving complex environmental challenges. With a dedicated team spread across the United States, we provide innovative and compliant solutions to thousands of clients in diverse industries.

Why Heritage?

• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that makes a real difference. Our comprehensive services range from hazardous waste management and emergency response to onsite support and technical solutions, allow us to solve our customers waste challenges. We are part of the solution. We don't generate any waste ourselves.
• Growth Opportunities: At Heritage, your contribution is valued beyond your job title. We believe in the power of continuous learning and growth, encouraging every employee to expand their skills and take on new challenges.
• Safety First: Your health and safety are our top priorities. We foster a culture where every employee is empowered to act safely and ensure the well-being of their colleagues. Our mantra is Safe and Compliant, or Not at All.
• Collaborative Environment: Together we can achieve much more. Join a supportive and dynamic team where your ideas and efforts are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment: We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace where every employee can thrive. As part of our team, you will have the freedom to contribute your expertise wherever needed, ensuring the success of our mission to protect the environment.

Our Ambition: Leading the Way in Hazardous Waste Management Our goal is to become the fastest-growing and most profitable hazardous waste platform, powered by industry-leading, end-to-end capabilities. We aim to be the top choice for our customers, driven by a high-performing team that thrives on solving challenges, continuous learning, and growth.

Exciting News: Heritage Environmental Services is now backed by the EQT Infrastructure VI fund, enhancing our capabilities, and expanding our reach. EQT is a dynamic global investment powerhouse managing EUR 232 billion in assets (EUR 128 billion fee-generating). With a focus on Private Capital and Real Assets, EQT owns and supports leading companies across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, fostering sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market leadership. This exciting ownership positions us for even greater impact and growth in the future.

Plant Engineer The Plant Engineer is responsible for providing engineering oversight for all facility operations, equipment and systems. This role oversees site PSM, PHA, mechanical integrity inspections and testing programs and ensures all plant systems and processes meet engineering standards and safety requirements.

Essential Functions & Requirements:

• Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
• Utilizes knowledge / experience and partners with production and maintenance to improve plant process reliability and develop a preventative and predictive maintenance strategy
• Maintains and updates site drawings as changes to the site are implemented
• Coordinates with site management regarding planning and production needs
• Develops and implements energy cost reduction and efficiency initiatives; partners with plant management or other operational departments to improve overall facility performance
• Prepares engineering designs and cost estimations of plant modifications or upgrades
• Supplies technical input on safety issues and standards
• Supports troubleshooting for operational processes and identified system issues
• Serves as project manager for capital projects and complex maintenance initiatives that require contractors and supports the development of contractor requirements, process studies and improvement options
• Prepares reports documenting facility activities that align with and satisfy regulatory requirements
• Serves as a subject matter expert in the preparation of permit applications and / or modifications and responds appropriately as needed
• Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology (required); mechanical specialization (preferred)

Experience:

• 3 years of engineering experience within an industrial plant operations environment (required)
• Previous supervisory experience (required)

Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations pertaining to the environmental services industry and engineering standards
• Proficiency in manufacturing processes with strong problem-solving and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop quality reporting
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate with teams in and outside of the engineering department
• Proactive orientation with a focus on continuous improvement and organization
• Ability to manage complex and aggressive project schedules and deliver results on time and to specification
• Growth orientation with a willingness and desire to invest in individual and organizational development and improvement
• Regular and predictable attendance to perform the functions and requirements of this role

Benefits, Compensation, & Workforce Diversity: Heritage offers competitive pay and bonus incentives. Benefits include choice of medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending or health savings accounts, employee and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) savings plan with company match, and tuition reimbursement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

A post-offer drug screen will be required.

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