Plant Engineer
Hexion
- Morganton, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Healthcare, Vision, Dental and Parental Leave
- 3 weeks’ vacation to start
- 401k Match
- 16 hours paid volunteering time
- & More
- Ownership of engineering aspects in production optimization of site processes.
- Assist production in troubleshooting efforts, including data gathering and trending.
- Develop computer-based tools to improve efficiency at the site.
- Assist with identification, development, and implementation of capital projects to improve safety, environmental compliance, quality, productivity, and cost.
- Able to support plant maintenance activities.
- Identify and implement projects to reduce cost and energy usage and to improve productivity
- Lead process optimization activities in cooperation with other functions
- Lead continuous improvement activities including root cause analysis, predictive failure analyses, capital spares, etc.
- Leads Six Sigma efforts for the maintenance team and actively participates on Site Teams
- Serves as Project Manager for plant projects
- Maintain plant engineering documentation: flowsheets, plot plans, electrical drawings and mechanical integrity files (includes PFDs, P&ID s, Operating Procedures)
- Direct outside vendors and service providers for project installations
- Drive the Preventive Maintenance and Inspection programs; leads all EIT activities with support from the maintenance team
- Ensures SOX and ISO activities as related to engineering are timely completed
- Supports projects and coordinates installations with site maintenance team
- Ensures SAP PM system and MI systems are fully implemented and utilized
- Uses structured problem-solving techniques, analytical tools and teamwork to improve Product quality.
- Actively promotes ownership of EHS throughout the site through actions and participation on EHS Committees
- Drives OSHA PSM standards compliance, including Management of Change.
- Actively participates in PHA reviews and facility improvements as the site MOC Coordinator.
- Engages in EHS incident investigations and constructs solutions to prevent recurrence
- Contributes to the development and implementation of environmental programs and regulations; assists with data tracking/trending for permit compliance.
- Recommends waste reduction methods and formula changes to reduce process waste.
- Participate in recruiting and interviewing as needed to identify key talent to contribute to the site.
- Assist with safety, environmental, and technical training
- Recognize good performance and give corrective feedback/progressive discipline as needed.
- Encourages growth and development through providing strong, actionable feedback in the annual performance review process team members.
- Participates in 360 feedback; participates in Leadership Development meetings; serves as a member of the Site Leadership Team; supports and drives continuous improvement activities for the facility.
- Presents key performance indicators to leadership staff. Effectively partners with production staff; encourages continuous improvement mindset in others.
- Participates in Mechanical Integrity projects and ensures goals align with those of the site and the Corporation.
- 5 years’ experience in chemical plant or refinery, or equivalent industrial manufacturing
- Ability to apply and lead with safety, environmental and industrial hygiene rules, and regulations at the forefront of your work.
- Ability to engage site associates as well as effectively interact with team members at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to critical thinking and analytical skills in all aspects of your work.
- Self-driven with high a level of initiative.
- Strong leadership qualities and ability to engage associates through every stage of their work.
- Demonstrated ability to drive associate alignment and accountability.
- Ability to acquire and maintain Morganton Lift Truck License.
- Physical Demands: Walking, standing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Ability to enter confined spaces and wear a respirator.
- Aptitudes: Intelligence, verbal and numerical.
- Temperaments: Ability to accept responsibility, adapt to situations involving interpretation of feelings, ideas or facts; to influence people in their opinions, attitudes or judgments; generalize, evaluate and decide; to perform repetitive work; perform duties under stress; adapt to situations requiring preciseness; and to adapt to changing duties and responsibilities.
- B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent production experience.