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Plant Engineer | Hexion | Pleasant Prairie, WI

Hexion Specialty Chemicals is the world's largest producer of thermosetting resins. The second-largest North American-based specialty chemicals Company. Hexion generated 2006 sales of $5.2 billion through its leading positions across various end markets and geographies.

Our resins are used in bonding, binding and coating applications in a multitude of industries and for virtually thousands of end-use products. Our materials are found in products touching nearly every modern living. Job Objective: Plant Engineer to provide process assistance to production and implement capital projects. The position would be based in PP.
  • Execute numerous projects including scope definition, design, procurement, budget control, construction, start-up, training, and documentation.
  • Troubleshoot and design mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic systems in plant
  • Provide mechanical engineering guidance to maintenance department, including assistance optimizing the existing preventative maintenance programs.
  • Troubleshoot plant problems, identify failure modes and root causes, implement corrective actions including training, documentation, and PM program development.
  • Provide focus and leadership for reliability and energy efficiency efforts around utilities, motors, incinerators, pumps, material handling equipment, and dust collection systems.
  • Coordinate plant CAPEX per approved divisional procedures
  • Design and execute projects implementing EHS policies (such as addition of rails, guarding, ladders, dust abatement, etc)
  • Design and execute projects implementing recommendations from PHA and safety studies.
  • Manage on site contractors
  • Responsible for SOX compliance with respect to equipment that measures inventory

Education/Qualifications:
  • Experience in a plant engineering role in the chemical or an allied industry.
  • Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree or significant relevant experience.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at a time. Responsible for all aspects of project definition, evaluation, design, budgeting, and execution. For this reason, the individual should have project engineering skills in addition to technical skills. Projects will include not only mechanical design projects but also those associated with utility systems, material handling, structural, and process piping.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to use multiple computer applications, including databases, spreadsheets, word-processing, project management, presentations, and relevant technical software.
  • Ability to communicate (through sketch or CAD drawing) designs to fabricator for construction.
  • Ability to work with others in a team approach to solving problems, respecting and involving input from all levels of Hexion employees and resources.
  • Experience in working with, and managing fabrication and construction contractors.
  • Ability to work with a wide variety of engineering disciplines including electrical, civil, environmental and chemical.
  • Some appreciation and experience with applicable codes and regulations (ASME, OSHA, etc.)
  • Experience in working with utility systems such as compressed air, nitrogen, hot oil, steam, and cooling tower water
  • Green Belt or Black Belt preferred

Education & Experience
BS in Engineering and 5-10 yrs exp.

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