Operations Engineer

This is a plant-facing role with responsibility for reliability, preventative maintenance, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement of the Energy Recovery Unit. The position offers a blend of maintenance leadership, project engineering, budgeting, contractor coordination, and operational support within a large manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead reliability and preventative maintenance initiatives for the Energy Recovery Unit
• Ensure environmental compliance, including air permitting and leak detection and repair (LDAR) programs
• Provide maintenance leadership and operational support in a manufacturing environment
• Manage budgets, capital projects, and contractor coordination
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Provide technical guidance and training to operations and maintenance personnel

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline (equivalent industry experience may be considered)
• Experience in manufacturing, power generation, chemical processing, utilities, or other heavy industrial environments
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), maintenance planning, and equipment reliability programs
• Knowledge of boilers, steam systems, pumps, valves, rotating equipment, and industrial process equipment
• Ohio Boiler Operator License (or ability to obtain one)
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Experience with budget management, capital project execution, and contractor coordination

Skills

• Preventive maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Reliability engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Budget management

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D for employee and dependents
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave, where applicable)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent factors.

Schedule

• Contract position
• Fully onsite in Circleville, OH
• Anticipated close date: September 1, 2026