Innophos · 1 day ago
Project Maintenance Engineer
Geismar, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expInnophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions, and they are seeking a Project Maintenance Engineer at their Geismar, Louisiana manufacturing plant. The role involves executing capital and expense projects to improve reliability, reduce costs, and provide an expedited ROI, while also managing maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
FinanceVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Implement improvement projects (scope, cost estimation, request capital money, supervision of fieldwork, commissioning)
Manages detail mechanical design and writes construction bid packages
Prepares capital request documents
Generates purchase requisitions and monthly cost /project status reports
Provides start-up assistance on capital projects
Investigate frequent equipment failures to help identify root-cause and implement long-term solutions
Oversee outside contractors in support of plant requirements
Develop and implement equipment reliability initiatives
Formulate asset life plans for critical equipment
Deliver leadership implementing long term solutions to recurrent problems
Quickly provide troubleshooting and problem solving as difficulties arise
Review and optimize the predictive and preventive maintenance programs
Communicate daily with facility leads
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred
Five or more years of engineering experience in chemical or food processing industries
Expert working knowledge of production equipment and chemical processes
Project cost estimating and scheduling ability
Knowledge of industrial maintenance techniques (PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, TPM)
Understanding of field construction methods, good engineering and safety practices
Ability to coordinate, train, and motivate hourly employees and outside contractors
Good communication and technical writing skills
Ability to manage budget and to estimate costs related to various projects
Knowledge of capital money management and return on investment
Strong teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues and support maintenance teams
Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices including the proper wearing of clean protective clothing, following personal hygiene standards, and adherence to food/drink/tobacco restrictions
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire
Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance
Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts
401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contribution
Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days
Company provided Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program
Educational assistance program
Company
Innophos
Innophos is a leading global producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2019-10-21Acquired
2006-11-02IPO
Leadership Team
Marco Coen
Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer
William (Billy) Dunworth, CPA
Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
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