Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer

Engineering

Lafayette, Georgia

Description

Plant Engineer   At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. The Plant Engineer designs, maintains, and improves the mechanical, electrical, and structural systems of a food manufacturing or industrial facility to ensure safe and efficient operations as well as as sess food processing equipment, building maintenance, refrigeration systems, food safety processes, and water and wastewater treatment. They do this while working to ensure that the condition of the buildings, equipment, and systems are maintained to Pilgrim’s high standards. The Plant Engineers also create maintenance, refrigeration, wastewater, and capital project budgets and work to manage operations within those budgets. They coach, mentor and provid e other assistance in the professional development of our industrial maintenance associates while working closely with p lant personnel and c ontractors to help guide the projects to completion according to established schedules and budgets.   In addition, the Plant Engineer role is to ensure adherence to our Process Safety Management program and Risk Management for our ammonia refrigeration systems. With regards to the wastewater pretreatment plant operation, the Plant Engineers ensure that all local, state, and federal regulations are met. By staying on top of the latest technology and manufacturing practices, the Plant Engineer also help to maintain the manufacturing plant as a leader in the industry. Plant Engineers carry out the direction and performance of maintenance operations in order to achieve planned objectives and goals. They also collaborate best practices with other Pilgrim’s Prepared Foods facilities and departments.   Knowleddge , Skills & Abilities:   Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline   or vocational/trade school preferred. Three t o five years of plant engineering experience highly preferred in a food manufacturing plant Ability to manage projects and negotiate effectively with outside contractors and vendors Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as work order and preventive maintenance generation, parts procurement, systems and procedures Technical and supervisory experience in electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, instrumentations, automation, and computer fields Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and computer automation theories (software and hardware) Experience in refrigeration and utilities management Ability to read, develop, and change schematic diagrams, equipment and architectural drawings Ability to modify the layout of an equipment area to enhance its efficiency or accommodate new equipment Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information Ability to exhibit poise and professionalism in stressful situations Possess computer skills, demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel) Above average AutoCAD skills Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills E xpectations –   all Team Members Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams. Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, and participates in or supports the E$P program Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.   Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization Why Work for Pilgrim’s?     Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;   Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;   401(k): company match begins after