Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Job Location: The Dalles, OR

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary: The Plant Engineer supports the operation and maintenance of the plant through the development of knowledge of all aspects of plant operation and maintenance. This position will develop, implement, and manage projects as well as provide support for plant outages. It will develop skills in plant support systems and support other managers and operator/technicians. This position reports to the Plant Manager and works closely with other members of management.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering
• 2 years of experience with project/capital management
• Previous experience with AutoCad

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in successfully delivering medium to large scale capital projects and total predictive maintenance techniques into industrial/manufacturing organizations
• Working knowledge of proper piping system design, fluid mechanics in pumping/piping systems, equipment to product material compatibility, machine design, conveying systems, gearing systems, boiler systems and steam supply and regulation lines, facility design and layout, local code and permitting processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implements project improvements that drive manufacturing performance in speed, waste reduction, cost reduction and quality.
• Identifies areas for engineering and financial improvement and makes recommendations for the prioritization of capital projects.
• Ensures the safe and effective introduction of new equipment and process improvement technologies.
• Determines training requirements and ensures adequate training plans for all new equipment and process improvements.
• Prepares and manages engineering budgets, forecasts, and plans.
• Provides engineering oversight to the facility infrastructure.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machinery in an industrial aluminum casting plant.
• Assures improvements to the plant comply with Federal, State and Corporate environmental laws
• Troubleshoots equipment operating issues and recommends short-term and longer-term resolutions.
• Defines and resolves process problems through individual and team-based continuous improvement activities and structured problem-solving methods.
• Observes and measures in addition to collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved in order to develop and implement process improvement.

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences. Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

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