Current Job Openings
Plant Engineer
- Joplin, MO
Position Overview
A manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate activities related to the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery. Reporting to the General Manager or Assistant General Manager, this role oversees engineering operations for all areas of the plant, including building, equipment, electrical systems, and control systems. The Plant Engineer drives process improvements, manages engineering projects, and provides support for operational and maintenance needs, ensuring optimal plant performance. This position requires availability to address equipment issues during nights and weekends as necessary.
A manufacturing company is seeking a Plant Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate activities related to the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of industrial equipment and machinery. Reporting to the General Manager or Assistant General Manager, this role oversees engineering operations for all areas of the plant, including building, equipment, electrical systems, and control systems. The Plant Engineer drives process improvements, manages engineering projects, and provides support for operational and maintenance needs, ensuring optimal plant performance. This position requires availability to address equipment issues during nights and weekends as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
To excel in this role, a candidate must successfully perform the following essential duties. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. Additional duties may also be assigned.
To excel in this role, a candidate must successfully perform the following essential duties. Reasonable accommodations can be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. Additional duties may also be assigned.
- Support daily plant operations, production, and maintenance activities.
- Develop, plan, and execute capital projects in collaboration with Operations and Maintenance personnel; maintain a 3+ year capital plan.
- Utilize Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies to measure, correct, and control process variation.
- Assist maintenance functions to enhance equipment reliability and implement improvements.
- Maintain and manage the maintenance budget, providing monthly and quarterly financial reports and preparing the annual budget.
- Approve requisitions, obtain quotes, approve invoices, and address budget variances.
- Provide and coordinate necessary training for personnel, focusing on reliability and equipment safety.
- Lead or assist in completing root cause problem elimination (RCPE) reports and implementing corrective actions.
- Oversee the maintenance of plant equipment and system drawings, plant insurance, fire protection systems, contractor insurance requirements, and Management of Change processes.
- Plan and execute internal and external tank inspections and ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with the maintenance department to update BOMs and equipment changes.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, effective communication, and collaboration among plant personnel.
- Some travel required (<10%).
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented, servant-leader mindset.
- Proficiency in data collection, statistical analysis, and process improvement techniques (Six Sigma certification preferred).
- Exceptional computer skills, including CAD software.
- Expertise in PLC programming, HMI controls, and process/machine control programming (Siemens and Allen Bradley preferred).
- Solid understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, and thermodynamics.
- Ability to obtain Six Sigma certification if not already certified.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
- Regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, elevated heights, dust, fumes, chemicals, hot environments, electrical equipment, and loud noise.
- Adherence to prescribed safety rules and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
Benefits and Compensation
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible benefits plan
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Profit sharing
- Additional benefits
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