Plant Equipment Engineer
Location: Lafayette, IN
Plant Equipment Engineer
Are you an engineer who excels at problem-solving, innovation, and making a meaningful difference?
We are currently seeking a talented Plant Equipment Engineer to join our client's team at their location in Lafayette, IN. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our advanced chemical manufacturing facility.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage capital projects, ranging from small-scale improvements (less than $50K) to major initiatives (over $1M), focusing on safety, reliability, and compliance.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, ASME, NFPA, PSM, and EPA RMP regulations by serving as a key resource for interpretation and implementation.
- Oversee process safety efforts, including Management of Change (MOC) processes and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), to embed safety in every change.
- Strengthen our safety culture by conducting audits, leading incident investigations, and delivering training programs to promote best practices across the facility.
- Provide technical expertise in pressure vessel repair, tank maintenance, machine guarding, and interpretation of RAGAGEP standards.
- Mentor and develop team members by offering guidance and support, empowering them with the skills and knowledge to uphold safety and engineering excellence.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Industry knowledge: Experience in Chemical Process Safety or Combustible Dust environments is a plus.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives from start to finish.
- Technical acumen in chemical unit operations, Process Safety Management (PSM), and key safety standards such as OSHA, NFPA, ASME, and API.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Experience with Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and regulatory compliance is a plus.
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Work in a collaborative environment with experienced professionals who will support your growth and development.
- Take on meaningful projects where your contributions directly impact operations, safety, and compliance.
- Gain valuable experience in an industry that prioritizes engineering excellence and process safety.
- Competitive salary and annual bonus program.
- Strong benefits package.
- Relocation package available for candidates outside the region.