Plant Manufacturing Engineer

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a Plant Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Joliet, IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and experience leading mechanical integrity and process safety programs in a chemical plant environment. This role will be responsible for ensuring adherence to PSM requirements, corporate process safety policies, and standards, with a focus on the mechanical integrity element of PSM. The Plant Manufacturing Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert and champion, driving strong mechanical integrity performance and fostering a robust process safety culture within the plant. Competitive Salary and Benefits Package (PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance) are offered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical integrity and process safety programs in a chemical plant to ensure compliance with PSM requirements and corporate process safety policies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on PSM and mechanical integrity, providing guidance and support to plant personnel.
• Develop and implement procedures, work processes, and standards to ensure effective management of process safety risk.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards related to process safety.
• Conduct audits and assessments to evaluate mechanical integrity and process safety performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address process safety issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training and coaching to plant personnel on process safety concepts, procedures, and best practices.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and corporate stakeholders on process safety matters.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses related to process safety incidents, identifying lessons learned and implementing preventive measures.
• Foster a strong process safety culture within the plant, promoting awareness and accountability at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, with a focus on process safety management.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations and standards.
• Experience leading mechanical integrity and process safety programs in a chemical plant environment.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and process hazard analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of driving results and fostering a culture of safety.
• Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC) or similar certification preferred.

If you are a passionate Plant Manufacturing Engineer looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

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