Plant Engineer

Plant EngineerThe Plant Engineer ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a specialty gas manufacturing facility supporting advanced industries. This role exists to protect operational continuity, drive technical excellence, and lead engineering initiatives that directly impact safety, compliance, and plant performance. This is a hands-on engineering leadership position inside the plant—supporting daily operations while executing projects from concept through start-up.What Success Looks Like (Performance Objectives):Deliver Safe, Compliant OperationsExecute Engineering Projects End-to-EndImprove Plant Reliability & EfficiencyLead Mechanical Integrity & Contractor Safety ProgramsDesign & Optimize SystemsServe as Technical LiaisonKey Responsibilities:Develop and execute detailed engineering project plansDetermine technical requirements from customer specs and performance standardsControl project budgets and approve expendituresManage schedule changes and recommend corrective actionsTroubleshoot and resolve engineering issues in live plant environmentsCoordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment modificationsOversee new equipment installations and commissioningSupport regulatory compliance (EPA, safety standards, electrical codes)Contribute to the continuous improvement of standard operating proceduresThis role requires consistent on-site presence during core operating hours. As an exempt, salaried position, work hours may extend beyond standard schedules to meet operational demands, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.Growth Path:This role sits within a structured engineering organization that includes plant engineers, process engineers, and project execution teams. As experience grows, engineers can expand into larger, more complex capital projects, process engineering roles, or plant-level engineering leadership.Why This Role Matters:This position directly supports critical manufacturing operations that serve advanced technology and specialty industries. The work is technically demanding, safety-driven, and never routine. Engineers in this environment solve real-world problems daily—protecting people, sustaining operations, and pushing performance forward. If you are a technically grounded engineer who thrives in operational environments and takes ownership beyond your job description, this is a role where your leadership will matter.Requirements:Education & Experience:Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred; Chemical considered). Minimum 3 years of engineering experience in a plant or industrial environment. Project management experience preferred.Technical Capability:Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D) and Inventor (3D/2D). Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. Familiarity with process equipment, mechanical systems, and regulatory compliance.Leadership Traits:Action-oriented and accountable. Creative problem solver who identifies root causes—not just symptoms. Comfortable operating in complex, evolving environments. Strong communicator able to translate technical issues into business impact. Detail-oriented self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively. Adaptable and composed under pressure.Benefits:Competitive compensation - $75,000 - $110,000. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO). Employee discount programs. Career growth within a global industry leader.