Maintenance Engineer

Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.Must be a US Citizen or Hold a Green CardThe Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in maximizing plant efficiency by optimizing utilities and minimizing downtime across all production units. This position is focused on identifying and resolving maintenance challenges, implementing advanced maintenance strategies, and driving continuous process improvements to ensure smooth and reliable operations.Key Responsibilities:Manage Plant utilities (boilers, steam distribution, water, compressed air) and prepare monthly utility reportDevelop and implement equipment reliability initiativesAssist production to optimize plant productivity and qualityTechnical resource for production personnel on plant utilitiesAssist maintenance employees in their day to day work by giving technical adviceProvide technical leadership for employees in implementing long term solutions to recurrent problemsProvide troubleshooting and problem solving as neededReview and optimize the predictive and preventive maintenance programsCommunicate daily with area coordinatorsAssist identifying materials needed for repairs as neededProjectsImplement improvement projects (scope, cost estimation, request capital money, supervision of fieldwork, commissioning)Investigate frequent equipment failures to help identify root cause and implement long-term solutionsOversee outside contractors as necessaryRequired Skills, Knowledge and Experiences:Bachelor's Degree Mechanical EngineeringA minimum of 3 to 5 years of engineering experience in the chemical or food processing industriesKnowledge of industrial maintenance techniques. ( PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, TPM )Understanding of good engineering and safety practicesAbility to coordinate, train, and motivate hourly employees and outside contractorsGood communication and technical writing skillsAbility to estimate, plan, schedule and complete work orders in a timely fashionAbility to manage budget and to estimate costs related to various projectsKnowledge of capital money management and return on investmentStrong teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues and to support the maintenance teamsEnvironmental and/or Physical RequirementsFrequent standing, bending, climbing (ladder/stairs), xhyhwjd temperature changes, and plant field visitsOccasional lifting (Avg 20 lbs-Max 70 lbs), squatting, operating mobile equipment (Cushman/Pick up truck), and office workBenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hireAnnual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performanceTax advantaged health savings and spending accounts401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contributionTime off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick daysCompany provided Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental LeaveFitness Membership Reimbursement ProgramEducational assistance programSalary Range : 79 USD / year