We are seeking to hire a Plant Engineer Supervisor to develop a knowledge and understanding of products, systems, services, customers, and customer needs of the business area supported. The role involves conducting feasibility studies, determining manpower and cost estimates, and developing engineering criteria. The Plant Engineer Supervisor performs analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems, and components. Activities lead to new or improved products, processes, systems, or methods with significant impact potential.
Whats in it For You:
- Opportunity for a long-term career path with exposure to all areas of Ecolab's supply chain
- Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
- Work in a company valuing sustainability, driving a safety-focused culture, recognized as one of the most ethical companies worldwide
What You Will Do:
Technical Mastery
- Manage daily plant maintenance operations, ensuring effective troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules
- Spare parts inventory management including identification, supplier sourcing, ordering, stock control, and vendor management
- Manage the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program
- Lead end-to-end improvement projects from ideation to implementation, commissioning, and handover to production teams
- Identify and implement cost-saving and cost-avoidance initiatives
- Utilize knowledge in DCS/SCADA Systems
- Exhibit troubleshooting expertise to minimize production downtime and identify solutions
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Develop engineering solutions to enhance machine efficiency, reliability, and reduce downtime
- Ensure compliance with safety standards in all maintenance activities and projects
Drives Results
- Deliver projects on time and under budget consistently
- Recognize links between individual role and department results
- Build and use networks to drive results
- Prioritize work based on value to the department
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and act accordingly
- Seek information across site and business
- Initiate use of Performance Planning & Development process to achieve goals and improve business performance; develop relationships with key technical experts
Business Insights
- Understand key business drivers and how they link to work plans
- Comprehend Supply Chain work processes
- Recognize company markets and competitors
- Use financial metrics to justify projects
- Identify key decision makers in areas of responsibility
Decision Quality
- Consider multiple aspects of decisions or challenges
- Develop detailed alternatives prior to making decisions
- Make timely, accurate, and effective decisions considering best practices internally and externally
- Recognize when to escalate issues to supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in chemical plant maintenance, engineering, or related field
- Working knowledge across Engineering disciplines including Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, and Control Systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
- 2+ years leadership and team development experience including coaching and mentoring
- Analytical thinking with data-driven decision making
- 1+ year experience in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
