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Cabot Corporation · 10 hours ago

Plant Engineer

Cabot Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The Plant Engineer will provide technical support and drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes to ensure safe and optimal utilization at the Pampa, Texas site.

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Responsibilities

Identifies, recommends and implements improvements in plant performance to optimize product volume, yields and quality in accordance with business needs
Oversees unit operation and provides feedback and justification for operational changes, capital expenditures, and maintenance activities
Provides technical advice and support to resolve unusual problems
Uses statistical techniques to improve process capability; uses failure analysis methodology to investigate, find root causes, recommend and implement equipment modifications and upgrades and/or implement process improvements
May work in support of site mechanical integrity program by investigating equipment problems and eliminating recurrence of failures that will improve plant performance and reliability
Reviews preventive maintenance plans to ensure optimum scheduling
Implements Predictive Maintenance Programs to monitor the condition of the plant and equipment to maximize plant safety and reliability and reduce downtime
Assists in the design, procurement and installation of new equipment
May develop plant-wide Standard Operating Procedures for process and equipment operation
Supports and implement new product and process runs and prepare relevant documentation
Conducts 'end-of-life' assessments making recommendations for equipment repairs and replacements
Assists with equipment repairs of stationary and rotating equipment by working with original equipment manufacturers, after-market suppliers, and outside repair shops
May serve as Process Safety Management (PSM) custodian at the plant in coordination with regional PSM representative in the evaluation of manufacturing process-related risks and incidents
May participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) for key production/capital projects
Ensures all product and process changes are implemented in line with appropriate Management of Change (MOC) principles
May provide training as required to manufacturing personnel in relevant manufacturing processes
Monitors maintenance projects and progress, external contractors in accordance with all site regulations and standards
Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region

Qualification

Chemical ManufacturingRoot Cause Failure AnalysisProject ManagementMechanical SystemsInstrumentation SystemsAnalytical SkillsDiagnostic SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Knowledge of Chemical Manufacturing; process and product technology; engineering principles; mechanical and instrumentation systems; calibration and maintenance
Knowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) methodology and reliability analysis tools
Knowledge in areas such as confined space entry, lockout / tag-out, hot-work permitting, etc
Analytical and diagnostic skills
Project management skills
Bachelor/University degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
0-3 years experience in an appropriate manufacturing environment

Benefits

We offer a competitive package of benefits.

Company

Cabot Corporation

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Cabot is a global performance materials company that delivers a broad range of products and solutions to customers.

H1B Sponsorship

Cabot Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (3)
2023 (1)
2022 (5)
2021 (1)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5M
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-04-18Grant· $5M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Erica McLaughlin
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy
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Matthew Wood
Senior Vice President & President, Reinforcement Materials
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