Plant Engineer
Weir•Portland, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
Weir is a global leader in mining technology, dedicated to a sustainable future by helping customers extract resources more efficiently and sustainably. The company plays a key role in the transition to renewable energy by supporting mines worldwide to optimize resource extraction. This role offers the opportunity to solve real-world challenges, deliver impactful results, and contribute to a more sustainable future through engineering, planning, and customer support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred)
- 5+ years of heavy industry plant engineering and project management experience
- Proven experience in heavy fabrication, foundry, or manufacturing engineering environments
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems
- Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach to working across cross-functional teams including maintenance and production managers
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with FEA
- Experience in steel foundry or metallurgical lab environments
- Additional certifications or training in project management or safety systems
- Exposure to environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives
- Ability to adapt and support multiple sites if demand arises
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering projects from concept through commissioning, collaborating with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to deliver sustainable improvements that reduce risk and enhance productivity.
- Specify, select, install, commission, and decommission plant equipment, systems, infrastructure, and facilities to support operational initiatives and compliance requirements.
- Design and implement upgrades to existing equipment and systems to improve safety, reliability, and productivity, ensuring operational stability and minimizing downtime.
- Support environmental sustainability initiatives and ensure adherence to environmental regulations within plant operations.
- Actively engage on the shop floor to identify issues, provide practical engineering solutions, and support continuous improvement of plant equipment reliability and maintenance.
- Demonstrate 100% commitment to zero harm behaviors in support of developing a world-class safety culture.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Career development and learning support
- Access to global inclusion networks
- Regional and team-specific benefits
- Sharebuilder scheme
- Wellness support for you and your family
- Collaboration with global teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
