Plant Engineer II

Posted 9 Days Ago
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Lafayette, IN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
3D Printing • Chemical
The Role
Lead small-to-medium capital projects and provide day-to-day engineering support for site utilities (steam, water, HVAC, power). Troubleshoot equipment, develop maintenance strategies, support reliability and continuous improvement, ensure cGMP compliance, mentor junior engineers, and manage budgets and project expenditures.
Summary Generated by Built In

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.  Benefits included, but not limited to:

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits

  • Paid time off plan

  • 401(k) savings plans

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations. 

What we offer
At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.
Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!

Find out more about the many benefits we offer:
https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html
Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:
https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project & Capital Management

  • 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

Site Services Utilities Support

  • 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

Operations & Continuous Improvement

  • 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

Technical Leadership & 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

Financial & Strategic Planning

  • 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

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
  • Experience in chemical or pharmaceutical operations preferred
  • Proven problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to influence without direct authority

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Malika Carrington [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation

Skills Required

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

Evonik Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Evonik and has not been reviewed or approved by Evonik.

  • Healthcare Strength The U.S. package consistently includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSA/FSA and an Employee Assistance Program. Benefits information highlights robust health coverage alongside base pay.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) and references to legacy pension and retiree medical for eligible groups, indicating depth beyond a basic plan. Company materials and postings emphasize retirement support as part of a comprehensive package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave are listed across recent U.S. postings. These time‑off programs appear as core elements of the package.

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The Company
HQ: Essen
13,812 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business. Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to: www.careers.evonik.com. #HumanChemistry Find our netiquette on: www.evonik.com/netiquette

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