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Date:  Mar 26, 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) Powders Plant Engineer II.

 

This is Us:

You know us. You just didn’t know it. WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer 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 Powder Plant Engineer II at the site in Calvert City, KY.

 

What you will do:

The primary role of the Plant Engineer position is providing the necessary engineering & technical expertise to support the Powders production facility, as well as focusing on mechanical and process-related tasks, with a secondary focus on Electrical and Instrumentation & Control (E&IC) related tasks. These engineering aspects can include tasks such as projects, productivity improvements, process optimizations, equipment reliability, energy reduction efforts, product quality, new product trials, operations and maintenance support/troubleshooting, & computer software support.

 

  • Provide technical support on process issues for both the production and maintenance departments. This support includes activities such as troubleshooting, maintenance reliability, optimization, data collection, programming, and safety/risk analysis.
  • Serve as the lead Project Engineer for maintenance and capital projects that support the plant. This role involves overseeing the full range of project implementation from concept to completion.
  • Maintain plant technical documentation, such as P&IDs, equipment files, loop sheets/functional descriptions, technical specifications, flow diagrams, SAP functional location database, & spare parts strategy.
  • Manage and guide external engineering and construction contractors to ensure compliance with project or work-related tasks.
  • Identify opportunities and develop methods for plant productivity improvements, energy cost reductions, and process optimization improvements.
  • Support large-scale capital expenditures by advising with plant knowledge and expertise.
  • Actively participate in Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs), such as Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA).
  • Collaborate with other departments, such as Plant/Project Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Production Management, to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

 

What we need from you:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or related field)
  • 0-4 years of process/production engineering experience in a chemical manufacturing facility.
  • Familiarity with chemical unit operations and industrial equipment.
  • Strong project engineering skills with the ability to lead and execute engineering projects.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, data trending software (PI Vision), Siemens COMOS, and drafting software.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations for process safety and occupational safety, including codes/regulations under Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP), such as ASME, ANSI, API, and NFPA.
  • Familiarity with practices for project engineering and project management.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of personnel, ranging from contractors to executive management.
  • Ability to troubleshoot process/equipment problems.
  • Ability to multi-task with little direct supervision.
  • Be able to identify opportunities for productivity improvements and cost reductions.
  • Be able to work the on-call rotation for production support.
  • Basic knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies and computer distributive process control systems.
  • 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.
Reference Code: 29075 
 
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.

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