Plant Engineer - MT VERNON

Job Title

Manage business risks and production facility activities to support the safe, reliable, and cost-efficient operation.

Essential Functions

• Process improvement and productivity.
• Strong safety leadership driving a culture of proactive hazard identification, persistent risk assessment, interdependent behavior, and effective corrective action.
• Plant Maintenance support.
• On-Call 24/7 Operational efficiency.
• Assisting with startups and shutdowns of the ASU in a safe and efficient manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.
• Predictive indicator programs to identify equipment problems and/or improvement opportunities and take preventive actions to resolve.
• Local work instructions, engineering documentation, and OEM documentation to assure they are complete, accurate and current.
• Compliance with internal Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality programs, and applicable external regulatory codes and standards from organizations such as OSHA, FDA, ISO, EPA, DHS, DOL, etc.
• Business Continuity, Emergency Response and Loss Prevention programs.
• Performance and continuous improvement in safety, human resource, supply chain reliability, product quality control, corporate compliance, regulatory compliance, and production efficiency cost.
• Local Quality Management System and Management Reviews.
• Project Management Incident root cause investigations, Audits, and completion of their associated corrective and preventive actions in an effective and timely manner.
• Small improvement projects (SIP) and The Right Way (TRW) optimization projects.
• Other responsibilities and departmental projects as assigned.
• Daily attendance is an essential function. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Education

REQUIRED - Associate's Degree in an industrial field

PREFERRED - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with preference for Reliability Maintenance, Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical disciplines.

Work Experience

PREFERRED Engineering related manufacturing experience in Industrial Air Separation industry Production O&M related management and leadership positions Reliability Engineering related work Project Management related work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have the ability to effectively manage a team. Proven Leadership skills to learn from and mentor others, identify and influence critical paths / resources, and organize / lead teams to make good decisions and reduce mistakes. Knowledge of risk management, loss prevention, and life cycle asset management programs, Ability to effectively communicate through excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills to identify potential problems, analyze data, prioritize, and implement solutions. Proficient in organizational skills to plan, organize, and coordinate work with ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects. Ability to read and understand technical process and equipment drawings including PFDs, P&IDs, Electrical Schematics and Equipment Diagrams. Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, bend and twist, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, equipment, tools or controls. Stationary Position - FREQUENTLY Move/Traverse - FREQUENTLY Stationary Position/Seated - OCCASIONALLY Transport/Lifting – OCCASIONALLY – 50lbs. Transport/Carrying – OCCASIONALLY – 50lbs. Exerting Force/Pushing - FREQUENTLY Exerting Force/Pulling - FREQUENTLY Ascend/Descend - FREQUENTLY Balancing - RARELY Position Self/Stooping - FREQUENTLY Position Self/Kneeling - FREQUENTLY Reaching - RARELY Handling - OCCASIONALLY Grasping OCCASIONALLY Feeling - OCCASIONALLY Communicate/Talking - FREQUENTLY Communicate/Hearing - FREQUENTLY Repetitive Motions - OCCASIONALLY Coordination – OCCASIONALLY Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Condition: Typical hours will vary to meet the supply chain needs for this 24/7 production operation; however, normal staffing hours are expected to be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional work hours may include nights, weekends and/or holidays with on-call responsibilities. This role will be performed in office environments as well as in industrial field environments. While performing duties of this job it would occasionally be required to: Be exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (e.g. operating plant). Be exposed to outside weather conditions (e.g. cold box valves, filling trailers). Be exposed to high, precarious places (e.g. cold box, repair work) Be exposed to high noise levels (e.g. Plant rounds, maintenance) Must have a clean driving record and pass background check and drug test.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability