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Evonik Degussa Corporation

Plant Engineer

Evonik Degussa Corporation, Janesville, WI


The Role

This position is within the Care Solutions business segment and has responsibility at the Janesville plant engineering department in a plant engineering role which is multi-user site mainly focused on the practice of alkoxylation and quaternization based process technologies. This position will support primarily the Janesville site as well as regional support within Care Solutions. With regional support, this position will require travel based on where the support is needed.

This position is responsible for providing mechanical integrity expertise and plant-wide mechanical integrity strategy. This position's primary responsibilities are to improve and execute a site asset integrity strategy and improve site mechanical integrity processes, for both near-term and long-term planning. The position will utilize technical skills in troubleshooting, specifying replacement equipment, strategic planning, and supporting the overall mechanical integrity process.

This position will provide plant engineering expertise in support of the elements of OSHA PSM (MOC's, PHA's, PSSR's, P&ID's, PSI, etc.) and is a key member of incident investigations and RCA determination. Completes assigned action items related to safety and equipment reliability. This position will support both expense and capital-based projects at the site, from conceptual design, through basic engineering and construction providing detailed scope of works containing equipment and sizing and specifications, pump and tank sizing, materials of construction, control strategies, P&ID's, procedures, commission and startup new equipment and provides technical risk assessments.

What we offer

You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.

Click on the link to learn more about Evonik from our employees:

https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plant Maintenance/Improvements
  • Plant Equipment Compliance, Asset Strategy and Technical Support
  • Small Capital Projects
  • Overall Equipment Efficiency
    • Ensures technical plant availability was determined in "Best Practice Guideline".
    • Optimize plant performance.
    • Investigate where and why losses arise or can be reduced by identifying weak points and availably killers.

REQUIREMENTS
  • B.S or M.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required with > 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Experience with OSHA CFR 1910.119 PSM and EPA RMP regulations and compliance is a plus.
  • Chemical equipment and relief system design, sizing, and specification experience desired.
  • Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma and Total Plant/Process Management training and experience a plus.
  • SAP knowledge and understanding is a plus.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Comfort working plant environment and on teams comprised of operations, maintenance, engineering, quality and safety.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Brittney Compton [C]

Company is
Evonik Corporation