Plant Engineer

Praxair • Research Triangle Park, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineer is responsible for engineering and project support for process and specialty gas operations, and plant and equipment maintenance. This role involves performing project engineering work from design to start-up, participating in project and technical teams, and providing technical guidance to plant operations. The Plant Engineer works independently, making technical decisions based on viability, cost, and other benefits, and ensures all plant and equipment are inspected, tested, and maintained according to company and manufacturer standards. Plant maintenance technicians report to the Plant Engineer. The position requires creating design layouts and equipment lists with limited supervision, collaborating with internal teams and vendors for safe designs, and communicating with various departments including project management, customers, operations, procurement, safety, and business groups. The Plant Engineer develops and implements innovative solutions for process, plant, and project-based problems, requiring excellent organization and communication. This is an an exempt, salaried position requiring consistent on-site presence during core operating hours, with work hours potentially extending beyond the standard schedule to meet business demands, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Preferred)
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Engineering
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience creating mechanical equipment and related drawings using AutoCAD (2D) and Inventor (3D and 2D)
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills.
• Must be a detail-oriented self-starter and have the ability to work independently and as a leader or participant on a team.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing projects preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops project plans by reviewing project proposals and objectives
• Determines project requirements by reviewing product requirements, customer specifications, and performance standards
• Determines project schedule by reviewing project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements
• Executes project plan and maintains project schedule, monitors project progress; coordinates activities; resolves problems
• Responsible for resolving engineering issues with proposals or projects
• Controls project plan, schedule changes, and recommends actions
• Control’s project costs and approves expenditures
• Ensures compliance with Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. policy and government regulations
• Participate in final field safety inspections
• Troubleshoots plant process equipment problems and implements solutions
• Executes various aspects of the Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. Safety Program
• Oversee and Direct Hazardous and Universal Waste activities within the facility
• Schedules and coordinates repair, modification and preventive maintenance operations
• Oversees location Contractor Safety Program
• Oversees location's Process Safety Mechanical Integrity Program
• Assists in the development and review of standard operating procedures
• Participates in HAZOPs and FMEAs
• Location liaison with corporate process safety group
• Oversees and/or performs new equipment installations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee Discount Programs
• Career growth opportunities
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees