Description: Our fortune 500 food manufacturing client is currently seeking a Senior Plant Engineer for their plant near Vineland NJ. This is a brand new role as they need a more senior level engineer than what they currently have. This would be a Mon-Fri 8-5 24/7 on call type position, although having to go in after hours would be rare. Relocation assistance is being offered for this role as well.
They are looking for someone with the following:
Environmental compliance experience
PLC(Programming Experience)-highly preferred
Budget management experience.
Capital Expenditures(CAP EX)-Upgrading and maintaining assets on property.
This job will have the following responsibilities:
Complete plant capital projects, including scope development, bidding, submitting capital requests for internal review, coordination of project completion, and budget cost adherence
Perform replacement analysis of equipment considering space costs, depreciation, service life, maintenance costs, and advising production manager of information and recommend appropriate actions
Direct and control plans and specifications for outside contracting work, including bidding process, priority, and corporate purchasing and management approvals
Recommend expense or capital projects which are necessary or will improve operational efficiency
Manage and develop plant maintenance programs to ensure minimal downtime. Analyze and solve technical maintenance issues
Oversee assigned Company and contract staff. Develop training programs to address developmental needs
Develop short- and long-term planning, objectives, programs, goals, and department budget and cost controls
Coordinate maintenance and capital related material needs, including receipt of materials and services and
payment approval. Oversee maintenance part and supply inventories, including purchasing activities, supply shortages, and report generation
Maintain effective preventative maintenance programs for facility, electrical distribution, plant utility systems, architecture, process instrumentation, and all production machinery and equipment through assigned staff and outside contractors to support sustained plant operations and efficiency
Ensure all plant environmental policies and procedures reflect current Company guidelines and regulatory requirements and proper reporting is completed
Perform routine environmental plant audits and maintain environmental and Department of Transportation
(DOT) facility records. Prepare and submit all facility regulatory environmental permit renewal applications
Perform periodic wastewater testing and reporting for by-products discharge. Maintain inventory of all facility waste streams, ensure appropriate disposal, and implement waste reduction solutions
Follow all Company good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualifications & Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in engineering or related curriculum or technical training in related mechanical or Electrical studies (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
5 to 8 years of engineering, maintenance, or related experience in a food manufacturing environment that includes team or project leadership experience, environmental compliance experience, PLC programming, and capital project and budget management experience
Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment
Contact: apatt@judge.com
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