Evonik · 1 day ago
Plant Engineer (HPE-1)
Hopewell, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expEvonik Corporation is a global leader in specialty chemicals, and they are seeking a Plant Engineer to provide technical support within their production plant. The role involves managing engineering responsibilities, executing improvement projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing plant support related to process troubleshooting, new product introductions, process safety management systems, CAPEX, and OEE. This includes acting as project manager or project responsible for plant related projects, both large and small up to $500,000 value
Position has full technical responsibility for the care and condition of plants in cooperation with operations. Assures the defined technical availability of the production plants according to the production requirements, and in conformance to changing requirements in respect to economics, safety and care for the environment
Works with other departments such including site engineering, external engineering contractors, and maintenance to plan and secure the resources necessary to execute process trials and projects
Uses experienced engineering judgment, creativity and foresight to initiate studies, projects and new developments and to anticipate and solve unprecedented problems with a focus on long term technical solutions especially for the utilities on site that are crucial for the continuous operations
Provides plant specific technical expertise in the areas of process engineering on equipment innovations and on state-of-the-art process and project techniques, insuring regulatory compliance of the technical installations, maintenance practices and the technical documentation
Qualification
Required
Minimum of Bachelors in Chemical Engineering or similar field required
Minimum of 3-5 years of chemical manufacturing plant required
Ability to understand and operate a personal computer and associated software systems. (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Emerson Delta-V, Aspen PIMS, etc.)
Ability to manage time and determine priorities to meet job requirements
Ability to maintain good communication of job responsibility status and priorities
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Experienced in managing projects either as Project Manager or Project Responsible
Knowledgeable with codes and other Engineering standards
Benefits
Performance-based remuneration
Occupational health benefits
Hybrid and flexible working environments
Company
Evonik
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (18)
2024 (9)
2023 (16)
2022 (6)
2021 (8)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.85BKey Investors
European Investment BankTemasek HoldingsCVC Capital Partners
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $581.65M
2024-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $547.64M
2013-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Anne Ritter
Global Director, Partnerships and Strategy- Care Solutions
Bernhard Mohr
Managing Director Evonik Venture Capital
Recent News
2025-11-21
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