Process & Project Plant Engineer (Onsite - Valdosta, GA)

Stratas Foods•Valdosta, GA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Engineer will provide engineering support and project leadership for the plant. The expectation is that this role will spend approximately 60% of the time on project related activities and 40% of the time on plant support activities. At times either activity could exceed expectation. The Plant Engineer I role will include project implementation, production and equipment improvement initiatives and support the daily operations of the plant to ensure all safety and quality goals are achieved.

Requirements

Education: BS degree in engineering or technical related area from an accredited college/university; Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred
Related Experience: Proven Engineering experience (3-5 years or more) record of technical / maintenance troubleshooting and project work.
Equipment/Software Skills: Working knowledge in personal computers (Microsoft software necessary, Project management, Microsoft Project preferred) and basic understanding with Allen Bradley PLC.
Physical: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, bend, kneel, stand for extended periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights. Ability to walk distances across facility, climb steps and ladders on occasions, sitting at office desk work, sometimes in cooler atmosphere ( 35-45 degrees) , sometimes in engine room ( + 95 degrees in hot months).
Sensory: Ability to hear, see, speak, smell and touch well is necessary to perform basic essential task.
Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing demands. Requires strong organizational skills, dependability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Must demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: None required, any maintenance-related licenses would be a plus such as PE, ASME welding, PLCs, wastewater, etc.
Knowledge of CMMS such as MP2 is a plus.

Responsibilities

Project management, project planning, project coordinator, purchasing, and supervision of contractors for various projects to assure completion on a timely basis within budget.
Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements.
Lead and assist management with appropriate training to assure regulatory compliance.
Report to the Director of Engineering with a dotted line to the Plant Manager.
Maintain appropriate communication/relationships with all employees, vendors, visitors.
Provide the necessary safety training to contractors and others as necessary.
Follow, monitor, and ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations, and policies.
Attend daily production/quality meetings.
Provide technical support for plant processes and improvements.
Observe facility operations and assist with problem solving on a regular basis.
Assist management with appropriate training to assure regulatory compliance.
Make sketches, drawings, line layouts, plans etc., and written instructions as necessary to affect equipment maintenance and repair.