Plant Engineer

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

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Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the technical reliability of the plant and equipment for multiple production units and in coordination of the Production Superintendents.
• Provides technical expertise for process improvements, developments, maintenance reliability, equipment innovations, and state-of-the-art maintenance and project techniques.
• Manages and supervises other Engineers and Technical Resources in the BU and provides leadership, guidance, and technical learning support. Selects, trains, and provides performance guidance to ensure the development of an effective and knowledgeable engineering staff.
• Provides the BU with process, maintenance and project expertise, which combines process engineering with in-depth knowledge of the plant requirements. The incumbent provides mature engineering judgment, creativity and foresight to initiate studies, projects and new developments and to anticipate and solve problems with a focus on long term technical solutions.
• Develops the goals and objectives for the engineering department. Observes and conducts performance in coordination with the Head of Fumed Silica Production-NA.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of the technical installations, maintenance practices and the technical documentation. Develops maintenance strategies and process improvements for multiple plants.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent is required. A Master’s degree is a plus.

• 3-5+ years of general chemical industry experience preferred.

•Must have broad based skills in engineering and maintenance as well as planning and organizing.

•Must possess the theoretical technical knowledge combined with the analytical thinking and practical experience to effectively manage the Smart Effects process.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.