Plant Engineer

Be Part of a Bold New Chapter in Composites Industry, join ALTA Performance Materials

ALTA Performance Materials is the global leader in a broad range of general-purpose and high-performance grades of unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gelcoats and low-profile additives for the plastics industry. ALTA Performance Materials are used in several global markets: including building materials; corrosion-resistant fiber reinforced plastic; recreation; transportation; and wind energy. The business has operations in multiple locations in the US, Europe, Brazil, India and China.

For decades, we've set the standard for excellence and reliability, elevating the performance in composites. Today, we're writing the next chapter—an independent, future-focused company driven by innovation and a passion for pushing boundaries. Our strength lies in our people: experts and innovators who bring energy and purpose to everything we do. With a portfolio of premium brands and a culture built on trust, proactivity and partnership, we’re shaping the future of composites materials. Join us and help define what’s next.

We are currently looking for a Plant Engineer to join our team in Los Angeles, California site. This role is a key part of our growing organization and offers the opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic, collaborative environment. If you are passionate about delivering results, building strong partnerships, and contributing to high-performance solutions, we would love to hear from you.

The Plant Engineer is responsible for all aspects of the Engineering and Maintenance programs for the site. This includes the development, implementation and management of Asset Integrity and Reliability programs, ownership of asset related PSM requirements (e.g. MOC, Mechanical Integrity), ownership and execution of the capital budget including leadership to ensure safety, environmental, and engineering procedures are followed on all projects, oversight of Plant Turnarounds and management of routine and non-routine contractor support and leadership.

The Plant Engineer reports to the Plant Manager and directs the Plant Maintenance Organization.

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Employee benefits include Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Disability Benefits

Highly competitive 401(K) plan; 3% employer contribution and an employer match of 100% on the first 6% of employee contributions

Duties include but not restricted to:

Continuous improvement in employee safety and health, environmental impact, and security and drive a Culture of Prevention

Comply with and enforce all corporate policies and procedures

Ensure housekeeping expectations are met and plant is in a clean and orderly manner at all times

Review projects to ensure company engineering standards and specifications are followed, prepare and submit AFE estimates for approval and ensure all project work complies with PSM requirements

Write procedures for operation and maintenance of new equipment and supervise project construction to ensure installation is per design

Maintain and manage the plant Contractor Safety Program including Contractor compliance and insurance validation, safety survey, job auditing and contract administration.

Oversee process of the plant work order management through the plant maintenance staff or contractors for plant repairs and preventive maintenance.

Direct supervision of Maintenance Supervisor, with indirect supervision of 5 maintenance staff.

Troubleshoot operational and equipment problems and investigate opportunities for increased productivity

Coordinate the plant equipment shutdown and inspection program in keeping with all Company and Government policies and procedures.

Maintain all plant process safety information including all drawings (e.g. P&ID's), design calculations, vendor information and permits.

Implementing and maintaining local standards, procedures, compliance auditing, regulatory compliance reporting, and consistency of management systems including the maintenance of appropriate records as required by local procedures

Maintain the plant Preventive Maintenance program including equipment repair schedules, equipment repair history, repair procedures and the implementation of calibration programs and procedures. Also maintain the plant spare part tracking and storage system.

Monitor the plant utility usage (e.g. natural gas, nitrogen, compressed air, electric, cooling water, steam) and develop programs for cost reduction.

Work with the Plant Manager on developing the capital and maintenance expense budgets each year and the execute within the approved budget.

Work with the plant Leadership Team to develop projects to improve plant productivity, capacity, product quality and safety.

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor of Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, minimum 7 years’ experience.

Experience working in a PSM regulated chemical manufacturing environment

Direct experience in management of asset integrity and reliability and capital project execution

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly motivated, goal oriented strong team player.

Requires minimal supervision.

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience with Inspection data management systems

Experience with capital projects

Experience with project management

Experience in an industrial environment

Experience in batch processing

Experience with plant automation

Experience writing procedures and work instructions

Experience with safety programs

Experience with PC applications (Visual Basic Programming, Access, AutoCAD)

Supervisory Experience