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Plant Engineer

Manifest Solutions Corp.Shreveport, LA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Plant Engineer role offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your engineering expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment, contributing directly to operational efficiency and reliability. If you thrive on problem-solving, data analysis, and driving continuous improvement within a supportive team, this position is ideal for you to grow your career with a reputable company. Apply now to explore this exciting path in Hallsville, TX, Pittsburg, TX, Avinger, Texas, Longview, TX, or Shreveport, LA.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Plant Engineer for a position based in Hallsville, TX, Pittsburg, TX, Avinger, Texas, Longview, TX or Shreveport, LA.
  • Provide engineering support and technical execution for plant operations and maintenance by diagnosing equipment and system issues, supporting startup and shutdown activities, and implementing timely corrective actions.
  • Perform structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures and performance issues, developing practical solutions that improve system reliability and minimize recurrence.
  • Monitor and analyze plant operating data, including turbine and auxiliary system performance, to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities impacting availability, heat rate, and efficiency.
  • Support and execute reliability and condition monitoring programs (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, controls diagnostics), ensuring accurate data interpretation and follow-through on identified issues.
  • Maintain configuration control and technical documentation, including drawings, procedures, engineering records, and Management of Change documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with plant standards.
  • Coordinate and support capital projects, modifications, and maintenance activities, working closely with vendors, contractors, and internal teams to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with engineering requirements.
  • Support compliance with regulatory and code requirements (e.g., NERC, pressure systems,), including monitoring, documentation, and audit readiness activities.
  • Contribute to plant performance improvement by providing data-driven insights and recommendations to plant leadership, supporting safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET along with two or more years of related engineering experience, or military equivalent.
  • Acceptable alternative is: (1) a bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited bachelor's program. (2) bachelor's degree in engineering technology.

Preferred Experience:
  • Strong technical background in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, equipment reliability, and plant performance improvement.
  • Experience with control systems, instrumentation, and performance monitoring tools used to optimize plant efficiency and availability.
  • Proven ability to manage engineering projects, coordinate with contractors and vendors, and support plant operations and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards and the ability to develop technical documentation, procedures, and reports.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical reporting.
  • Licenses/Certifications: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license Preferred

Skills

Microsoft Office
SAFe

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