Plant Engineer

Plant EngineerJohns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.Pay Range: $117,800.00-$162,000.00 AnnualThis is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.The Plant Engineer is responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining all maintenance and engineering functions for the Spartanburg Plant. This role leads all aspects of the facility's capital and maintenance budgets, including CapEx projects, budgeting and long-term planning, monthly reporting, equipment reliability, productivity improvements, and staffing and development of the Maintenance department.Your Day-to-Day:Partner with Plant Leadership to achieve business goals.Provide direction for all plant-controlled projects, including capital expenditure initiatives.Oversee Plant Maintenance and Fire Protection Programs.Provide 24/7 leadership to maintenance teams to meet safety, environmental, quality, and production goals (overseeing 23 employees).Set direction, allocate resources, and manage scheduling.Manage PM and work order systems to drive equipment reliability and continuous improvement through proactive maintenance.Plan and manage shutdowns and turnaround activities.Coordinate with external contractors and vendors to procure services and parts.Develop, track, and communicate key maintenance metrics to drive plant performance.Support safety training and programs for maintenance employees.Determine root cause and drive corrective actions for mechanical and electrical issues.Develop, implement, and manage maintenance storeroom inventories.Assess workforce technical skills and develop targeted training programs.Maintain purchasing, accounts payable, and commitment record systems; control all spending within Plant Engineering and the Maintenance Shop.Oversee storeroom organization, controlled entry, and computerized inventory systems.Develop and manage capital and expense project spending plans aligned with business strategies.Formulate and control maintenance budgets and staffing plans.Promote a safe, engaged, and high-performance environment aligned with JM values.Represent Johns Manville when interacting with service and utility providers.Establish programs to ensure Engineering and Maintenance personnel remain trained on current technologies.Oversee housekeeping plans and procedures.What You Bring to the Team:Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).6+ years of experience in Project/Plant Engineering with responsibilities in Project Management, Maintenance, Contractor Performance, and Environmental Compliance.Experience in polymer science or textile finishing operations is a plus.Strong knowledge of: Electrical, Mechanical, Utility, and HVAC systemsBudgeting, scheduling, planning, cost control, and organizational skillsProject handling procedures, critical path, scheduling, and estimating.ISO 9000 certification requirementsAir, water, and fugitive emissions regulations and technologyHazardous material requirementsProficient in computer applications and data analysis.CAD experience with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.3+ years of experience working with contractors, service firms, and vendors.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and training skills.Solid analytical and root-cause analysis capabilities.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.Ability to supervise or lead individuals or project teams, set priorities, and provide performance feedback.Minimal travel required (0– 10 days per year).Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.Work environment typical of a manufacturing facility, with potential exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving equipment, heights, dust, fumes, and extensive walking or climbing.The position characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.BenefitsJohns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company's succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.Diversity & InclusionJohns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.