Plant Engineer

Primary Purpose                                                                                             

Responsible for capital projects, larger maintenance projects that require contractors, contractor requirements, process studies, improvements, technical input on safety issues, developing, tracking and maintaining data used to improve facility operations and financial performance.                                                                                                                                                                                

Essential Functions and Responsibilities                                                                                

• Ensures Health & Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.                                                                                   
• Provides project management on multiple projects, including RCRA compliance projects. Oversees to ensure that work is done safely, within project scope and budget, and to accomplish project objective.                                                                                      
• Prepares reports documenting project activities to satisfy regulatory requirements.                                                                                         
• Manages and oversees and provides technical support on various construction projects.                                                                                
• Provides or oversees engineering design and cost estimation of plant modifications/upgrades.                                                                                   
• Prepares engineering assistance in troubleshooting operation problems.                                                                               
• Assists in responding to and preparing permit applications and/or modifications.                                                                               
• Manages Plant Maintenance Department                                                                                            
• Supports multiple facilities both owned and/or operated by Heritage.                                                                                     
• Performs other related special projects and duties as assigned.                                                                                  

Education: Four-year college degree, engineering or engineering technology required; mechanical or chemical preferred.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Experience: 3-5 years of previous experience required.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Knowledge and Abilities: This is a safety sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function. Ability to learn and apply federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the environmental services industry as well as engineering standards. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with internal and external contacts. Strong business writing skills. Ability to work in fast paced environment. Good organizational skills. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.                                                                                                                                 

A post offer drug screen is required.

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