Evonik · 2 days ago
Facilities Plant Engineer
Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expEvonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals, and they are seeking a Facilities Plant Engineer to manage small capital investment projects while ensuring compliance with engineering practices and safety regulations. The role involves providing technical expertise, coordinating project delivery, and improving operational efficiency within the plant.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise, technical services, small capital project delivery for assigned customers at Tippecanoe Laboratories
Coordinate small capital and technical change projects through design, construction, commissioning, and qualification, and start up. This may include developing scopes, managing change controls, and generating and executing system qualification packages
Support daily operations including equipment troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis to assure technical availability
Work with process engineers to improve regulatory compliance, reliability, and safety
Maintenance budget planning, supervision, and control of maintenance in assigned cost centers
Monitor and report assigned cost center metrics on a regular basis
Serve as project responsible/ Project manager or consultant when necessary, on capital projects/customer projects
Responsible for meeting site objectives in core areas of small capital project delivery, plant engineering support, equipment reliability, improvement of equipment systems, and key support for productivity projects utilizing both external and internal resources in assigned area
Make and Influence key decisions and take responsibility for time schedule, costs, quality, and plant/area operability
Develop a maintenance strategy for assigned building(s)/area
Foster a continuous improvement and optimization process in assigned area
Introduce standards, tools, procedures, safety, cGMP and compliance initiatives in assigned area
Originate/ develop technical changes, improvements, along with supporting documentation
Develop and maintain engineering specifications, standards, and equipment work instructions that are designed to increase equipment uptime, and reduce maintenance and spare part costs
Responsible for development of the investment and asset strategy for current and future business in assigned area
Prepare accurate and timely preparation for engineering expense reports as required by the site, the business line and Evonik Corporation
Everyone is responsible to meet fundamental cGMP requirements relating to their conduct and work practices to ensure the SISPQ (Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, Quality) of the products manufactured at Evonik Tippecanoe Laboratories
This includes but is not limited to the following:
Adherence to all written instructions
Timely reporting of all deviations to supervision
Training on each activity is completed and current and that each employee understands their assigned duties
Strict documentation practices are followed to ensure that all steps of the operation are appropriately documented
Ensure to maintain the work area in a state of cleanliness and sanitation through good housekeeping practices and applying good personal health practices
Ensure the security and safety of the product through the reporting of any potential risk to supervision immediately
Ensure the safety of the personnel and product by wearing proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) according to the operation being executed
Everyone should report any action that they believe could impact the SISPQ of any product immediately to supervision
Adhere to ESHS programs, rules, & procedures
Assume personal accountability for individual behaviors related to ESHS activities
Have the appropriate knowledge and tools prior to performing a task
Complete all required ESHS training and always remain current with applicable learning plans
Report all injuries to Employee Health Services or Security and supervision within the same shift of the incident occurring
Inform direct supervision of any ESHS hazards or concerns in the workplace
Provide feedback and coaching to coworkers on both safe and unsafe behaviors and conditions
Actively participate in the ESHS management system as directed by supervision
To adhere to the plant engineering business process, and work scope concept to Tippecanoe Laboratories
To improve the manufacturing availability for growing production in assigned area
To provide broad plant engineering support to assigned area
To identify areas for improvement in assigned area
To develop mid- and long-term asset and investment strategy meeting business requirements for assigned cost centers
Qualification
Required
Possess a highly effective knowledge of plant design, production, project management, maintenance management, policies and standards in assigned area
Demonstrated technical, analytical, and problem solving skills to maintain customer, area, and business needs
Skills in successfully overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities for improvements
Ability to implement the fundamentals of project management and plant engineering
Human relation skills with emphasis on oral and written communication are essential
Ability to influence groups without having direct supervisory responsibility
Good computer skills in a variety of software packages (MS Office, SAP, AutoCad)
Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications
Capable of managing a budget of $2.5M -$2.75M/yr
Experience in chemical or pharmaceutical processing equipment/ unit operations
Preferred
Preferred bachelor's degree in engineering at a minimum and 1-3 years project execution and plant experience
Degrees and experience directly related to the role will be considered
Degrees in construction management, construction science or engineering technology are examples of education that will be considered with relevant work experience
Benefits
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
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)
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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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