Reputable and growing organization is looking to hire (direct hire) a Plant Engineer in the Little Rock, Arkansas area.

Candidates who have experience managing large CAPEX projects are highly encourage to apply.

This opportunity comes with a very appealing compensation plan commensurate with experience with a base salary ranging from $100k to $110k plus a 10%-15% annual bonus. Relocation assistance is available.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.  
location: Little Rock, Arkansas
job type: Permanent
salary: $10,000 - 110,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
Essential Functions & Requirements:

-Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes and maintaining safe practices at all times

-Utilizes knowledge/experience and partners with production and maintenance to improve plant process reliability and develop a preventative and predictive maintenance strategy

-Maintains and updates site drawings as changes to the site are implemented

-Coordinates with site management regarding planning and production needs

-Develops and implements energy cost reduction and efficiency initiatives; partners with plant management or other operational departments to improve overall facility performance

-Prepares engineering designs and cost estimations of plant modifications or upgrades

-Supplies technical input on safety issues and standards

-Supports troubleshooting for operational processes and identified system issues

-Serves as project manager for capital projects and complex maintenance initiatives that require contractors and supports the development of contractor requirements, process studies and improvement options

-Prepares reports documenting faciltity activities that align with and satisfy regulatory requirements

-Serves as a subject matter expert in the preparation of permit applications and/or modifications and responds appropriately as needed

-Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization

Education:

-Bachelor's degree in engineering (required), mechanical specialization (preferred)

Experience:

-3+ years of engineering experience within an industrial/manufacturing plant operations environment (required)

-Supervisory experience is helpful

Competencies:

-Thorough knowledge and understanding of all Federal, State and Local laws and requlations pertaining to the environmental and engineering standards

-Proficiency in manufacturing processes with strong problem solving and project management skills

-Ability to influence and collaborate with teams in and outside of the engineering department

-Proactive orientation with a focus on continuous improvement and organization

-Ability to manage complex and project schedules and deliver results on time and to specification

-Growth orientation with a willingness and desire to invest in individual and organizational development and improvement

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 3 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors (required)

 
skills: EngineeringMaintenance