Plant Engineer

Date: Apr 8, 2025

Location: Calvert City

Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Calvert City,

we are looking for you as a(n) Plant Engineer.

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacture that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”. WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life. Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements. We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us. We are currently seeking a Plant Engineer for our site in Calvert City, KY.

What you will do:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for the development and commissioning of capital projects, along with the continued optimization of the production process with focus on enhanced work processes, energy reduction efforts, increased throughput, equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, and improved product quality. This position serves as the technical expert for the plant and as the liaison between plant staff, plant operations, maintenance, and project engineering during the project lifecycle. The Plant Engineer is responsible for all hazard reviews, technical documentation, and PSM compliance..

Identifies opportunities and develops methodologies for plant productivity improvements, energy cost reductions, and process optimization improvements.
Maintain the plant’s technical documentation and serve as the technical expert for Wacker facilities. (P&IDs, loop sheets, interlocks, etc.).
Determine the acceptable material/equipment for maintenance duties that are not like-for-like replacements or experiencing multiple failures. Including management of the MOCs associated.
Coordinate and lead troubleshooting efforts for equipment/instrument failures.
Supports daily maintenance and shutdown activities in the plant
Execute and Manage Capital Projects - Capital projects implemented safely, as scheduled, within budget, yielding anticipated improvement and estimated return (payback). This includes development of scopes, conducting bid package meetings, routing BARs, and coordinating and overseeing project construction/implementation.
Perform Root Cause Analysis
Support Process Hazard Analysis and design reviews for both revalidations and new projects

What we need from you:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required, Mechanical or Chemical preferred.
4+ years of process/plant engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing facility
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and general/basic knowledge of all other MS Office applications
Be able to manage simultaneous design and implementation of projects with little direct supervision
Be able to identify opportunities for productivity improvements and cost reductions.
Be able to use experience combined with dynamic trending software (PI Vision) to troubleshoot equipment issues
General knowledge of OSHA standards, PSM compliance, and RAGAGEP
Basic knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and computer distributive process control systems.
Capital and expense project management experience preferred
Very good process/production troubleshooting skills
Strong mathematical skills, computer skills and technical background.
Team skills – listening, flexible, approachable, information sharing, etc.

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.