Plant Engineer

Posted One Month Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Caojing, Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai, CHN
Remote
Expert/Leader
3D Printing • Chemical
The Role
Manage instrumentation, electrical asset reliability, and control system operation. Diagnose and repair E&I components, develop preventive maintenance and reliability strategies, support projects/MOC, commissioning and testing, maintain documentation, and participate in safety/PSM, HAZOP, SIL and risk assessments.
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What we offer

You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.

Click on the link to learn more about Evonik from our employees:

https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

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RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Instrumentation, Electrical Asset Reliability Management and Control System Operation: 

  • Monitor and evaluate the reliability and performance of plant instrumentation, control systems, analyzers, electrical equipment, and field devices. 
  • Analyze equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions. 
  • Establish and optimize equipment maintenance strategies based on reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and risk-based maintenance (RBM) methodologies. 

2. Maintenance and Repairs: 

  • Diagnose and repair faults in control systems, sensors, transmitters, actuators, and other instrumentation/electrical components. 
  • Be responsible for safe execution of daily maintenance and other activities by conducting proper safety measures, such as JSA, training, etc. 
  • Develop, review, and continuously improve preventive maintenance (PM) programs for instrumentation and electrical assets. 
  • Review maintenance history and failure records to identify recurring issues and reliability improvement opportunities. 

 

3. Project/MOC Support: 

  • Provide technical support for plant modification projects involving instrumentation, control systems, analyzers, SIS, and electrical systems. 
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), commissioning, and start-up activities. 
  • Works independently for Modification of Changes (MOC) 

4. Documentation and Reporting: 

  • Maintain and update E&I asset registry, equipment master data, maintenance plans, and technical documentation. 
  • Ensure instrument index, loop drawings, cable schedules, P&IDs, logic diagrams, and electrical drawings remain current. 

5. Safety, Compliance & Others: 

  • Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM), HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and risk assessment activities. 
  • Engage in E&I engineering standards unification in the organization and apply standards to maintenance and project execution 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in instrumentation, process control systems, and plant engineering within chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or other process industries. 

  • Fluent in both written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively with global engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders. 

  • Strong experience with DCS systems (Emerson DeltaV and/or Siemens PCS 7), including system modification, upgrades, lifecycle management, and implementation of MOC and small capital projects. 

  • Strong understanding of asset management principles, equipment lifecycle management, Reliability Based Maintenance (RBM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement methodologies. 

  • Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM), Functional Safety (SIS/SIL), HAZOP, LOPA, and risk management processes. 

  • Capable of analyzing operational and maintenance data, identifying trends, and recommending improvement actions to enhance asset performance and plant reliability. 

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience providing technical guidance, coaching, and support to engineers, technicians, and contractors. 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and SAP maintenance management systems. 

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:

Angelica Wen (闻鹃)

Company is

Evonik Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in instrumentation, process control systems, and plant engineering within chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or other process industries.
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English with ability to communicate with global engineering teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
  • Strong experience with DCS systems (Emerson DeltaV and/or Siemens PCS 7) including system modification, upgrades, lifecycle management, and implementation of MOC and small capital projects.
  • Strong understanding of asset management principles, equipment lifecycle management, Reliability Based Maintenance (RBM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM), Functional Safety (SIS/SIL), HAZOP, LOPA, and risk management processes.
  • Ability to analyze operational and maintenance data, identify trends, and recommend improvement actions to enhance asset performance and plant reliability.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience providing technical guidance, coaching, and support to engineers, technicians, and contractors.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and SAP maintenance management systems.

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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