Plant Engineer

Company Information: Carbo is a leading technology and service company offering innovative solutions across various industries. We develop technologies that enhance oil and gas production from previously uneconomical reserves.

Shift Information: This is primarily a MondayFriday role during standard business hours. Because the plants operate continuously occasional calls or support may be needed during off-hours or weekends to help resolve urgent plant issues.

Primary Plant Location: 36 Arch Dr. Eufaula AL 36027

We do not offer VISA sponsorship.

Position Summary: The Plant Engineer provides technical and project support across CARBOs Alabama plant operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer or experienced multi-craft maintenance professional who enjoys variety practical problem solving and supporting more than one facility. The Plant Engineer will help design troubleshoot improve and implement solutions involving industrial equipment process flow pumps motors valves power transmission systems kilns burner systems electrical and control systems and continuous process operations.

Why This Role Stands Out: This is not a narrow engineering desk job you will work on a wide range of equipment and projects and have the flexibility to move between priorities as plant needs evolve. For someone who enjoys high-variety work practical problem solving and seeing the direct impact of their ideas in the field this role offers meaningful visibility and contribution across the operation.

Key Roles/Responsibilities:

• Support engineering and project work at the Alabama facility helping plant leaders prioritize and complete high-impact projects.
• Design improve and troubleshoot systems related to pumps motors valves belts pulleys sprockets power transmission components kiln systems burner trains and other industrial process equipment.
• Help address continuous process challenges such as material flow plugging issues flow rates water transfer systems blungers and process bottlenecks.
• Support priority projects such as new milling systems gray water transfer improvements pump upgrades concrete repair kiln repair and other mechanical or process improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support for electrical instrumentation control HMI (human-machine interface) Wonderware Burner Management System 480-volt three-phase electrical systems VFDs and related plant systems.
• Help troubleshoot recurring equipment controls and process issues while balancing multiple projects across multiple plants.
• Partner with maintenance supervisors maintenance technicians operations production quality contractors and vendors to identify practical solutions and keep plant operations moving.
• Develop and implement modifications that improve safety reliability production capability quality yield cycle time and operating cost.
• Assist with capital project requests project scopes vendor quotes contractor coordination installation commissioning start-up and employee training for new or modified equipment.
• Complete work in accordance with sound engineering practices safety expectations and applicable environmental and regulatory requirements.

Required Education Experience and Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of Hands-on industrial experience in a plant maintenance manufacturing mining minerals chemical mechanical electrical or continuous process environment is required.
• A college degree is not required but candidates with a bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field AND the required experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of industrial equipment such as pumps motors valves belts pulleys sprockets gearboxes conveyors power transmission systems and process piping.
• Experience with continuous process operations material movement flow rates slurry or water transfer kilns burner trains or Burner Management Systems is a plus.
• Experience with electrical and control systems including HMI Wonderware 480-volt three-phase systems VFDs instrumentation or process control systems is a plus.
• Project-minded professional who can manage multiple priorities coordinate contractors and vendors communicate clearly and follow projects through installation commissioning and start-up.
• Field-oriented problem solver who is comfortable spending time in the plant working directly with operators maintenance teams and supervisors to understand and resolve issues.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with plant leadership to determine priorities across two facilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel email and similar office software products.
• Commitment to safe work practices environmental compliance reliability and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions:

• Bending lifting climbing pushing pulling kneeling sitting stand walk kneel stoop squat pull push climb crouch crawl talk hear and see and standing (occasionally) for long periods of time.
• The essential duties of this position require moderate to heavy lifting and carrying.
• Prolonged periods of sitting on a forklift or other warehouse equipment.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels vibrations and bright lights; and exposure to dust fumes and gases; and all climate types including hot and cold temperatures humidity rain snow etc.
• Able to wear common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes glasses gloves hearing protection breathing protection and hard hats when needed.
• Able to work under stressful conditions at times.
• React quickly using hands fingers or feet.
• Must be able to move and lift to 40-pound wooden skid or pallet.
• Ability to travel throughout facility as required to conduct safety inspections.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical Dental Vision Coverage
• 401K Company Match
• Life Insurance Long Term Disability Coverage 100% Company Paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Check Program - Insurance Premium Discounts

Wilks Brothers and affiliated companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Recruitment agencies or recruitment services may contact for more information.

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

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