Plant Maintenance/Engineering

Our client is a leading manufacturing organization focused on producing high-quality products for customers across diverse markets. The company is committed to operational excellence, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on innovation and employee development, the organization offers a collaborative work environment where team members are empowered to contribute to process improvements, operational efficiency, and long-term business success. Our client is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in maximizing plant efficiency by optimizing utilities and minimizing downtime across all production units. This position is responsible for identifying and resolving maintenance challenges, implementing reliability-focused maintenance strategies, overseeing improvement projects, and driving continuous process improvements to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
Responsibilities of the Maintenance Engineer:

Oversee the operation and performance of facility utility systems, including steam, boiler, water, and compressed air infrastructure, while tracking and reporting monthly utility usage and performance metrics.

Drive equipment reliability and asset performance improvements through proactive maintenance strategies and process enhancements.

Collaborate with Production teams to improve operational efficiency, maximize uptime, and support quality objectives.

Act as a technical subject matter expert for utility systems, maintenance processes, and equipment-related challenges.

Support maintenance technicians by providing engineering expertise, troubleshooting assistance, and practical solutions to complex issues.

Conduct failure analyses to determine underlying causes of recurring equipment problems and implement effective corrective actions.

Evaluate and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment longevity and reduce unplanned downtime.

Maintain regular communication with Operations leadership and functional teams to align maintenance priorities and activities.

Identify and source necessary parts, materials, and resources required to support maintenance and repair efforts.

Lead capital and process improvement projects from concept through execution, including planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, installation oversight, and startup support.

Analyze equipment performance trends and maintenance data to identify opportunities for long-term reliability improvements.

Manage and monitor third-party service providers and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, effectively, and in accordance with project requirements.

Required Experience/Skills for the Maintenance Engineer:

• 3+ years of engineering experience within chemical manufacturing, food processing, or similar industrial environments.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance methodologies including PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, and TPM.
• Understanding of engineering standards and safety practices.
• Experience coordinating, training, and motivating maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience managing budgets and estimating project costs.
• Preferred Experience/Skills for the Maintenance Engineer:

Experience leading continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

Project management and commissioning experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first day of the month following hire.

• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and organizational performance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Fitness membership reimbursement program.