Division Engineer - Maintenance Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement division maintenance investment strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Lead, mentor, and support maintenance managers and teams across multiple facilities
• Standardize maintenance practices, policies, and procedures across all plants
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Guide preventive and corrective maintenance programs
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability metrics
• Ensure timely resolution of equipment failures and minimize production disruptions
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Participate in the development of maintenance budgets for multiple sites
• Optimize labor, materials, and contractor utilization
• Maintain a five year plan for facilities capital investment needs
• Submit capital project proposals and administer the execution of approved projects on time and on budget
• Provide technical guidance on equipment selection, installation, and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with all Company and Regulatory safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Promote and enforce safe work practices across all facilities
• Lead audits, inspections, and risk mitigation initiatives
• Utilize CMMS and other systems to track and analyze maintenance performance
• Implement reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and lean manufacturing principles
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance efficiency and reduce downtime

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (required); 8+ years of maintenance or engineering experience in manufacturing environments; 5+ years of leadership experience across multiple sites or large-scale operations
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of manufacturing facilities industrial equipment including boilers, steam and condensate distribution systems, air compressors and compressed air distribution systems, HVAC Systems, chiller and airwasher experience is preferred; potable & process water and effluent systems; experience with CMMS platforms and data-driven maintenance strategies; knowledge of OSHA, EPA and all other manufacturing compliance regulations; Higg Index experience preferred
• Leadership & Competencies: Proven ability to lead maintenance teams and coordinate with manufacturing leaders; strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment