Mechanical Engineer

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Apollo Colors, wholly owned by Sun Chemical Corporation, is seeking a highly motivated and result-oriented Plant Engineer to join our team. The Plant Engineer, under the general supervision of the Site Manager, is responsible for all engineering, maintenance, and repair of the company's manufacturing equipment, buildings, and grounds. Support the operational day-to-day business and provide strategic planning through long-range production equipment upgrades. This position is responsible for the overall administration of Engineering and Maintenance Management for the Rockdale, IL site. This role has two (Instrument Control Specialist & Maintenance Manager) direct reports and eight indirect reports.

Relocation assistance may be provided for qualifed candidates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, organize, and direct the maintenance programs and processes of the facility.
• Oversee maintenance of the fire suppression system.
• Oversee and maintain ammonia system, in partnership with vendor, for efficient operation of the Icehouse.
• Plan and execute the defined scope of process development and optimization activities, CAPEX measures.
• Evaluate opportunities, carry out process studies, and process optimization. Evaluate opportunities, carry out process studies, process optimization, troubleshooting, and safety/reliability improvements.
• Oversee the process software, PLCs, RTUs, and SCADA that manage all chemical reactions and mixers.
• Develop, execute and evaluate maintenance-related performance (PM completion, R&M spend to budget, downtime, OEE) for manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate corporate maintenance activities to reduce the overall downtime of manufacturing equipment and expenses. Ensure efficient utilization of maintenance staff.
• Administer the PM program utilizing systems to drive operational improvements through preventative and predictive maintenance methodologies for manufacturing, creating a reliability-centered environment.
• Manage CAPEX requirements related to manufacturing equipment, facility maintenance, and improvement.
• Manage maintenance services provided by outside contractors.
• Obtain quotes and tenders from vendors and suppliers, calculate and compare costs for goods and services to maximize cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in plant programs and/or special projects as required, such as ISO, Six Sigma/Business Improvement, etc.
• Consistently administers corporate and local policies and procedures in accordance with their terms.
• Working knowledge of environmental stewardship and sustainability in a chemical manufacturing capacity (e.g., hazardous materials, environmental permits, etc.).
• Layout, design, and budget capital projects
• Manage and develop a high-performing team to provide support.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and best practices

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

• 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and maintenance, with a strong focus on ammonia, steam, and batch manufacturing.
• 3-5 years of supervisor or manager experience.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD, and PLC Systems and Architecture.

Salary: $130k - $150k

BENEFITS

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.

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