Plant Engineer - HVAC / Pump Room at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Champaign, Illinois

Job Description:

As Plastipak Plant Engineer - HVAC / Pump Room, you assure safe, reliable & efficient operation of our Champaign site industrial mechanical systems, specifically, the HVAC, compressor systems and pump room systems.   Reporting to the Plant Engineering Manager, you lead a team of skilled technicians & collaborate with peers to achieve optimal plant performance. 

You Will

• Develop & direct plans for maintenance & performance of plant support systems, including pump room systems, compressors & HVAC chillers. 


• Continually measure & assess existing systems, identifying current & potential issues. 


• Direct & perform troubleshooting & repairs, serving as the emergency contact in our 24/7 facility


• Develop project proposals to improve systems’ efficiency, reliability & overall performance, including refurbishment or replacement recommendations, project requirements & budget estimates


• As project manager, establish project plans & schedules and oversee project workflow to ensure projects delivery achieves time, quality & budget objectives.  You’ll manage multiple projects simultaneously, working closely with stakeholders, vendors & technicians


• Procure parts & manage vendors


• Maintain appropriate documentation, recordkeeping & reporting


• Contribute to our safety culture & continued ranking as an America's Safest Companies

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering    


• An expert-level knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, including HVAC chillers, pump systems & compressor systems


• A minimum of five (5) years of experience maintaining & improving medium/large commercial & institutional HVAC systems, inclusive of industrial compressor & pump applications


• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously


• Critical thinking & exceptional problem-solving skills


• The following attributes:  Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated to succeed in a high output environment


• Registered Professional Engineer License, preferred.   

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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