Plant Engineer II

Evonik•Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

The Senior Plant Engineer provides engineering leadership, technical expertise, and project execution support across site infrastructure and capital initiatives. This role is responsible for defining, planning, and executing small to medium capital projects while supporting maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of Site Services Utilities. The Senior Plant Engineer works independently to deliver engineering solutions aligned with site objectives, regulatory expectations, and Evonik standards. QUALITY The incumbent is responsible for adhering to cGMP requirements to ensure the Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality (SISPQ) of products manufactured at Tippecanoe Laboratories. Responsibilities include: Adherence to written procedures and documentation practices Timely reporting of deviations and quality concerns Participation in root cause investigations and quality risk assessments Maintenance of proper housekeeping and personal practices Ensuring appropriate use of PPE and safe work behaviors ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, HEALTH & SECURITY (ESHS) Comply with all ESHS policies, standards, and procedures Actively participate in safety programs and hazard identification Lead or support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Equipment Hazard Analysis (EHA) activities Promote a strong safety culture through coaching and accountability

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
5–10 years of experience in plant engineering, utilities, and/or project execution
Strong knowledge of plant design, maintenance practices, and project management
Proven problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
Ability to influence without direct authority

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical or pharmaceutical operations preferred

Responsibilities

Lead small to medium capital projects through scope development, design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and startup
Ensure project delivery meets safety, cost, quality, and schedule expectations
Manage change controls, develop engineering documentation, and execute system qualification activities
Provide day-to-day engineering support for utilities systems (e.g., steam, water, HVAC, power distribution, and supporting infrastructure)
Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform root cause failure analysis
Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve reliability and lifecycle performance
Support maintenance planning, budgeting, and execution within assigned cost centers
Monitor and report key performance metrics
Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, and compliance
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Support productivity projects utilizing internal and external resources
Ensure adherence to cGMP, regulatory requirements, and engineering standards
Serve as a subject matter expert in assigned engineering and utility systems
Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and work instructions
Mentor junior engineers and provide peer design reviews
Promote best practices in safety, compliance, and engineering execution
Support development of maintenance budgets and capital forecasts
Manage project expenditures within approved funding
Contribute to long-term asset and investment strategies for Site Services Utilities
Adherence to written procedures and documentation practices
Timely reporting of deviations and quality concerns
Participation in root cause investigations and quality risk assessments
Maintenance of proper housekeeping and personal practices
Ensuring appropriate use of PPE and safe work behaviors
Comply with all ESHS policies, standards, and procedures
Actively participate in safety programs and hazard identification
Lead or support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Equipment Hazard Analysis (EHA) activities
Promote a strong safety culture through coaching and accountability