Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. · 3 months ago
Plant Engineer
Richland, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expPerma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. is a company focused on environmental services, and they are seeking a Plant Engineer to serve as the Design Authority for the plant facilities and operational equipment. The role involves providing engineering expertise to ensure safe and compliant operations, managing budgets for engineering upgrades, and collaborating with various departments to resolve equipment issues and maintain safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Provide engineering expertise to all phases of design, installation, operation, and evaluation and improvement of the plant processes, equipment, and buildings to ensure efficiency, quality improvement, safety, and cost-reduction
Prepare and maintain the plant’s engineering baseline e.g.: P&IDs, equipment specifications, and hazard analysis
Responsible for monthly and yearly budget and scheduling for engineering upgrades. Procurement authority for engineering, limited to threshold value and pre-approved budgets
Prepare and present plans for special projects, and coordinate deployment, including employee training if needed
Work closely with Operations department to identify and resolve non-routine equipment issues
Work with plant maintenance to service or troubleshoot PLCs or other automated control systems
Serve as technical reviewer for Lockout-Tagout plans
Work closely with Radiation Safety, Regulatory Compliance, & Quality Assurance departments to update licenses and permits
Serves in a supervisory role for the plant drafter. May be placed in a supervisory role of associated maintenance, operations, and other members of a cross-functional team as part of the exercise of their primary duties
Contract additional engineering and maintenance support, when necessary
As needed, provide engineering support to other Perma-Fix corporate initiatives
Maintain a safe working environment
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum B.S. degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering or related engineering disciplines
Eight (8) or more years of hands-on engineering experience in an industrial or TSDF setting
Thorough knowledge of all plant operations and equipment, building codes, and ventilation codes. Working knowledge of licensing, permitting, and applicable regulations
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
Must be able to wear respiratory protection on occasion (includes fit test and physical) and complete 24hr Hazardous Materials Training
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point and relevant engineering/drafting software
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interface with all levels of management and company personnel. Strong verbal and written comprehension and communication skills. Able to work with all employees and be approachable to those with concerns
Able to manage relationships with regulators, customers, and other outside stakeholders with an interest in the PFNW engineering program
Preferred
Advanced degree(s) in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering or related engineering disciplines
Ten (10) or more years of hands-on engineering experience in an industrial or TSDF setting; with a heavy preference for experience in Washington State
Certified Professional Engineer in Washington State
Experience in a radiological and mixed waste processing facility
Experience working with/for DOE and DOE contractors; more recent experience heavily preferred
Current 40-hr HAZWOPER certification
Company
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.
Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2024-05-22Post Ipo Equity· $20M
1992-12-18IPO
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