I&E Plant Engineer

Evonik•Blair, NE

About The Position

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. Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik: https ://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/ The I&E Plant Engineer is responsible for the 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field with 5-7 years of plant experience, strongly preferred.
Experience in managing routine Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) maintenance and project work, including procurement, schedules, budgets, and construction.
Demonstrated experience in performing E&I engineering calculations, designs, and technical support for maintenance and project activities.
Must be knowledgeable in NFPA70E, NEC, OSHA, and other related standards and codes

Nice To Haves

Experience in using an electrical system modeling software like SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower preferred
SAP experience preferred
Knowledgeable in ISA standards, IEC standards, IEEE standards related to Instrumentation, Machine Guarding, and SIS preferred

Responsibilities

Provide operational support and troubleshooting for electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems, including LOTO and permit activities.
Plan and manage E&I engineering and technical support, including maintenance, improvements, and technical documentation.
Support maintenance planning and coordination, including SAP asset structure, BOMs, spare parts, and risk-based maintenance analysis.
Manage E&I activities during plant shutdowns and turnarounds, coordinating with site teams, utilities, and contractors.
Lead or support E&I project work from design through startup, including specifications, drawings, bid packages, and contractor oversight.
Ensure regulatory compliance for E&I installations, maintenance practices, and documentation.
Drive continuous improvement and root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical and instrumentation systems.
Maintain E&I documentation and databases, support MOCs and incident investigations, and provide E&I-related training while upholding HACCP, ISO, and RC14001 standards.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams, seeking support from senior engineers on larger or complex projects to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.