Plant Engineer - Storm Lake, Iowa
About The Position
This position is responsible for supervising and planning the cost-effective and timely execution of maintenance activities necessary to support the operation of all equipment and processes within the Processing Maintenance and Refrigeration departments. Responsibilities include directing, coordinating, and supporting maintenance supervisors and team members; collaborating with contractors, vendors, and company engineering teams on equipment modifications or installations; and troubleshooting and resolving new or complex technical issues related to equipment and processes. This role is also responsible for efficiently managing and maintaining highly automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and maintaining the maintenance training program for maintenance team members; assisting with budget preparation and oversight; coordinating team member work schedules; ensuring required parts and assets are available and properly maintained; providing information to support management decision-making; and performing other duties as needed.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience, including experience leading maintenance supervisors.
- Basic computer proficiency required.
- Must communicate effectively and provide clear, specific direction.
- Requires strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration, automation, and maintenance training processes.
- Must exercise sound judgment, make effective decisions, stay organized, and appropriately accept and delegate responsibility.
- The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; a combination of related education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Supervising and planning the cost-effective and timely execution of maintenance activities necessary to support the operation of all equipment and processes within the Processing Maintenance and Refrigeration departments.
- Directing, coordinating, and supporting maintenance supervisors and team members.
- Collaborating with contractors, vendors, and company engineering teams on equipment modifications or installations.
- Troubleshooting and resolving new or complex technical issues related to equipment and processes.
- Efficiently managing and maintaining highly automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.
- Coordinating and maintaining the maintenance training program for maintenance team members.
- Assisting with budget preparation and oversight.
- Coordinating team member work schedules.
- Ensuring required parts and assets are available and properly maintained.
- Providing information to support management decision-making.
- Performing other duties as needed.
Benefits
- paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
