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Plant Engineer

Job Description

Responsible for all equipment installations, modifications, plant engineering support, and project engineering. This role will primarily be in the melt shop part of the facility.

Responsibilities

+ Project engineering responsibilities: Experience with streamlined Project Management workflows and conducting FEL studies, preliminary evaluation, project design, cost estimation, cost control, work with Engineering for capital project development, evaluation, project scheduling and coordination, installation and debugging.

+ Engineering responsibilities: Analyze repetitive equipment failures and design solutions to reduce estimation of maintenance costs and evaluation of alternatives, assess the needs for equipment replacements and establish replacement programs when due, assess required maintenance tools and skills required for efficient maintenance of equipment, assess and report safety hazards associated with all plant equipment (maintenance and production), analyze equipment performance relative to production requirements, implementation of designs or practice changes through hands-on involvement, responsible for training full-time employees, contractors, and agency employees, assist with other duties as assigned by Management.

+ Management Responsibilities: Work with the assigned Plant Maintenance Area to develop and recommend budget, develop short and long-range operating objectives, assure that training and development needs are identified, and programs initiated, ensure that the company's values, policies, and programs are consistently practiced.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

+ Additional training in Project Engineering and/or Project Management

+ 3-5 years of progressive experience in project engineering roles in a heavy industrial environment

+ Working knowledge of general plant construction practices, building construction, installation of equipment, etc.

+ Knowledge of OSHA and general EPA regulations

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Must be available for emergencies and work off-shift hours as needed

+ Experience in the chemical, steel, or cement industry is ideal

Work Environment

Manufacturing facility for Metal Powders.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.48 - $50.48/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gallatin,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.