Plant Engineer

Job Description

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Locations Baton Rouge