Plant Engineer

Position Summary

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Facility/Plant Engineer to oversee the reliability, maintenance, and continuous improvement of facility infrastructure and utility systems within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role will provide technical leadership for high-pressure steam/boiler systems, HVAC, plumbing, wastewater, and general building systems while coordinating maintenance activities, contractors, and facility improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of plant utility systems, including high-pressure steam/boiler systems, HVAC, plumbing, chillers, dehumidification, and related equipment.
• Direct and coordinate maintenance personnel performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement proactive maintenance programs covering building systems, sprinklers, steam traps, sewers, flooring, air handling/roof-top units, and general facility infrastructure.
• Manage facility repairs, upgrades, and capital projects, including budgeting, scheduling, contractor coordination, and installation oversight.
• Coordinate vendor, contractor, and technician visits to minimize operational disruptions.
• Support the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for facility equipment and processes.
• Organize and maintain 24/7 boiler coverage through stationary engineering personnel and work toward obtaining the required stationary engineering license.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the facility wastewater program and obtain the required wastewater operator license.
• Maintain and oversee underground storage tanks and obtain the required underground storage tank operator license.
• Ensure facility activities comply with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations, as well as applicable company policies and operational standards.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to improve facility reliability, efficiency, safety, and overall plant performance.
• Read and interpret mechanical, building, and equipment drawings to support maintenance and facility improvement activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facility engineering, plant engineering, or industrial maintenance.
• Strong experience with high-pressure steam/boiler systems, HVAC, plumbing, and general building maintenance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience managing facility projects, contractors, vendors, budgets, and maintenance schedules.
• Experience with CMMS platforms and computerized maintenance systems preferred.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and building blueprints, equipment drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with maintenance, engineering, operations, vendors, and contractors.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of facility/plant engineering or industrial maintenance experience
• High-pressure steam/boiler, HVAC, and plumbing systems
• Facility infrastructure and preventive/predictive maintenance
• Regulatory, safety, and compliance knowledge