MAPEI USA · 4 days ago
Plant Engineer
West Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expMAPEI Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing construction chemicals and building materials. They are seeking a Plant Engineer to support manufacturing operations by partnering with Corporate Engineering, Maintenance, and site leadership to design, install, and optimize production assets for their Admixture Division.
Construction
Responsibilities
Provide engineering and maintenance support to daily plant operations in accordance with established policies and procedures
Assist with development, tracking, and analysis of maintenance, major maintenance, and capital budgets
Monitor maintenance KPIs and support corrective and preventive actions to improve equipment reliability and performance
Support development and execution of daily and weekly maintenance plans to ensure work is completed efficiently and on schedule
Coordinate maintenance, engineering, and contractor activities related to equipment repairs, upgrades, and installations
Contribute to the implementation of maintenance and reliability best practices to reduce downtime and improve asset performance
Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs are completed and documented in accordance with MAPEI Group Global Standards
Support capital projects by assisting with scope development, bid reviews, contractor coordination, installation, testing, and commissioning
Travel to Admixture manufacturing sites to support equipment setup, installations, capital projects, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities in collaboration with site and corporate teams
Assist with contractor oversight to ensure work is performed in compliance with bid specifications and EHS requirements
Support enforcement of safety policies and help identify and address unsafe acts or conditions involving employees and contractors
Support compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Participate in safety initiatives and Safety Committee activities as assigned
Assist with maintenance parts and equipment inventory control
Perform assigned tasks in conformance with procedures and instructions established in the Business Management System (BMS) and in compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to coordinate work across maintenance, operations, and external contractors
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to stand and move for extended periods and to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to travel domestically with moderate to high frequency, including extended site visits during project, installation, or startup phases
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)
5+ years of engineering or maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment; chemicals and/or admixtures experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting capital projects and equipment installations
Working knowledge of preventive maintenance systems, reliability concepts, and maintenance KPIs
Familiarity with EHS and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing setting
Benefits
Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company results.
FREE medical insurance for employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly contributions.
17 days of paid vacation and personal time annually (prorated in year one).
401(k) retirement plan with up to 6% company match.
Dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, and free telemedicine services.
Additional employee-focused programs including tuition reimbursement, discounted home and auto insurance, supplemental life insurance, and more.
Company
MAPEI USA
MAPEI is a worldwide company producing building materials with its 96 subsidiaries operating in 57 countries and 93 manufacturing plants in 36 nations.
1001-5000 employees
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