What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Plant Engineer position at TECHNIC INC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Assistant Plant Engineer to join our team at Technic – Engineered Powders Division in Woonsocket, RI. In this role, you will assist the Lead Plant Engineer in overseeing the daily maintenance, mechanical reliability, and operational efficiency of our facility. You will support the preventive maintenance (PM) programs, lead a team of skilled technicians, and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
Core Responsibilities
- Equipment Reliability: Coordinate and execute preventive maintenance schedules for chemical processing equipment, including reactors, pumps, boilers, chillers, compressors, and piping systems.
- Team Leadership: Support the daily activities of maintenance technicians, mechanics, and external contractors when necessary.
- Process Optimization: Assist in troubleshooting equipment failures and process bottlenecks; implement Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to improve plant uptime.
- EHS Compliance: Follow OSHA, EPA, and Process Safety Management (PSM) standards to ensure a safe work environment.
- Project Management: Support the implementation of capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, facility modifications, and equipment upgrades.
- Documentation: Manage maintenance records, equipment history, and spare parts inventory using our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related industrial discipline.
- Experience: 2–5 years of engineering or maintenance experience in a chemical processing, petrochemical, or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
- Technical Skills: Strong understanding of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, rotating equipment, VFDs, and instrumentation/controls (PLCs/DCS).
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $58,763 - $88,232