Plant Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-08
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Electrical Engineering
6123 Cunningham Rd Houston Texas 77041
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Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
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A Brief Summary of This Position:
The Plant Engineer executes various projects associated with the site’s continuous improvement and growth initiatives. The position is responsible for moderately complex engineering projects from design to implementation in accordance with the company’s policies. Additionally, this position supports reliability by providing technical guidance and engineering recommendations to facility maintenance personnel. This includes initiating or updating documentation such as standard work instructions, procedures, and other relevant documentation.
The position requires the ability to plan and apply the practices of engineering and project management.
Essential Functions:
Provide technical support for manufacturing activities including plant layout, process mapping, engineering calculations, and maintenance projects.
Conduct asset investigations including preparation of justification for new equipment or alternate processes.
Originate capital appropriation requests for new equipment or alternate processes.
Promote and participate proactively in the direction and development of Lean projects and activities.
Establish process work instructions for various production processes.
Assist operations to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality and participate in on-going continuous improvement initiatives.
Initiate, lead, and execute projects supporting the site’s continuous improvement initiatives.
Establish and maintain schedules for completing approved projects.
Develop and coordinate material handling methods and devices to facilitate the processing of both finished products and raw materials.
Develop and provide support on reports and forms containing all data to measure manufacturing performance.
Keep abreast of the latest developments in manufacturing process technology and make recommendations when applicable.
Provide and obtain sources of and cost estimates for various subcontract activities as required.
Assist operations by providing necessary engineering data involving ergonomic issues or other safety concerns.
Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of safety regulations for industry
Apply Valmont safety guidelines to projects and job design to meet ergonomics standards.
Support facility maintenance by providing technical support on critical assets including boilers, furnaces, crane and hoist systems, baghouses, etc.
This position reports to the Site General Manager with dotted line support to the NA Coatings Engineering Director; this position has no direct reports.
This role requires up to 10% travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays.
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
):
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to clearly and concisely present information to management.
- Work effectively alone and as a member of a team within various functional areas of the division.
- Demonstrated accuracy in working with information in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to analyze, develop, evaluate and weigh alternatives, as well as coordinate the implementation of the solution.
- Previous experience with Lean methodology and continuous improvement principles.
- Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results.
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