IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ENGINEER, GREATER CHICAGO, IL, USA – #5463

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently looking to hire an IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ENGINEER for our Chicago Heights, IL client.

Our client has an exciting opportunity available for an Improvement Project Engineer supporting our Chicago Heights Plant in Chicago Heights, IL. In this role, you will serve as a vital resource for Capital Program and Operations by applying technical and organizational skills to drive the plant level continuous improvement program targeted at delivering maximum value from the assets, while continuously improving process safety and production efficiency.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Possesses in-depth process technology and continuous improvement skill sets helping to establish credibility with the operations team.
  • Drives knowledge exchange with technology experts to increase awareness of potential improvement opportunities for the technology.
  • Partners with the experts to develop and implement a Plant Specific Technology Plan (PSTP) that delivers positive year-over-year ROC (return on capital) and non-capital continuous improvement while meeting the plant level Environment Health & Safety improvement goals.
  • Champions process safety activities and acts as a resource for relevant process safety concerns. Partners with plant operation and maintenance personnel to identify and track performance indicators to be used in identification of technology gaps and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Supports the facility root cause investigation process by
  • serving as a team member or facilitator for incidents related to process technology. Leads and supports plant continuous improvement activities aligned to the PSTP and also supports the capital plan for the facility.
  • Leads continuous improvement activities for the facility and may serve in specific project management related roles of project manager or manufacturing

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is highly preferred.
  • 3 or more years of relevant experience (i.e. engineering, manufacturing, project management or other related)
  • Ability to work comfortably and safely at elevated heights. Candidates must be familiar with, or willing to undergo training in, the proper usage and maintenance of safety equipment to ensure safe movement and operations at
  • A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Salary: $105,000 – $115,000 DOE

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package to its U.S. employees, encompassing health care, retirement savings, paid time off, and additional support programs.

Health Care Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance: Employees can choose between a Traditional PPO Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois. For California-based employees, a Kaiser HMO plan is available.
  • Dental Insurance: Coverage is provided via Delta Dental of Illinois, offering preventive, basic, and major services, as well as orthodontic services.
  • Vision Insurance: Vision care is offered through VSP, covering regular exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses.

Additional Health Care Plans:

  • HealthiestYou: Provides 24/7 access to a network of U.S. doctors via phone, web, or email, with no deductible or co-pay unless medication is prescribed.
  • Life Insurance with AD&D: Offers coverage equal to 1.5 times the employee’s base salary, up to $200,000.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability: Short-term disability provides salary continuation for up to 26 weeks, while long-term disability covers 60% of base pay up to a specified maximum.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Offers 24-hour confidential counseling services, including limited face-to-face visits or referrals.

Retirement Savings Plan:

  • 401(k) Plan: Employees can defer up to 60% of their salary, with a company safe harbor match of 100% on 7% of salary. Additionally, a discretionary profit-sharing contribution of 5% of base salary is provided, subject to a five-year vesting schedule.

Paid Time Off:

  • Vacation: Permanent full-time and part-time, overtime-eligible employees receive between 10 and 20 vacation days annually, based on tenure. Salaried exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation plan without a set number of days, coordinating with managers to balance work and personal needs.
  • Sick Days: All permanent full-time employees are eligible for five paid sick days annually, pro-rated for part-time employees.
  • Holidays: A comprehensive list of paid holidays is provided.

Additional Support Programs:

  • Parental Leave: Up to 10-12 weeks of paid leave for new mothers and four weeks for new fathers/partners, applicable to birth, adoption, or surrogacy.
  • Elder Care Policy: Offers up to 40 hours of paid time off annually for employees to care for elderly parents or grandparents.
  • Educational Assistance: Reimburses up to $10,000 annually for job-related educational expenses, including books, registration, and lab fees, contingent on grade performance and management approval.

Qualified and interested individuals are encouraged to apply to info@indemand.ca

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED