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Bakelite · 1 day ago

Plant Engineer

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Bakelite is a company dedicated to sustainable and innovative chemistry with over 100 years of history. The Plant Engineer will optimize production processes, ensure safety and compliance, and lead improvement initiatives to enhance operational excellence.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Optimize production processes by engaging directly with operators, troubleshooting issues, and identifying opportunities for improvement

Lead and manage process and plant improvement initiatives — from concept through design, funding, installation, and implementation

Support production and maintenance teams with data analysis, troubleshooting, and automation solutions

Partner with Production Leaders to implement capacity creation and efficiency upgrades

Identify, develop, and execute capital projects to improve safety, quality, environmental compliance, and cost performance

Lead utilities optimization for assigned areas, improving energy and waste efficiency

Apply Lean/Six Sigma techniques to drive measurable process improvement

Ensure adherence to PSM, ISO 9001, and all Bakelite safety and quality standards

Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and reliability improvement teams

Demonstrate project management capability through effective scope control, budgeting, and Stage-Gate execution

Promote and uphold Bakelite’s strong safety culture through visible leadership and proactive risk management

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringProcess ImprovementProject ManagementLean/Six SigmaCMMS SystemsP&ID InterpretationContractor ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required

Minimum 3 years of experience in a chemical or manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing preferred)

Strong technical understanding and problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities; able to collaborate effectively at all organizational levels

Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary projects

Experience with CMMS systems (SAP preferred)

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and other engineering drawings

Experience managing contractors in electrical, mechanical, or related disciplines

Must possess or meet eligibility requirements for a TWIC card

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits

Company

Bakelite

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bakelite Synthetics is a leading global integrated producer of thermoset specialty resins, solutions and engineered thermoset molding compounds serving a variety of segments and end markets across geographies.

Founded in 1907

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees