Plant Utilities Process Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Drive Reliability & Performance – Optimize utilities systems including steam, compressed air, chillers, cooling towers, and heat transfer fluid systems
• Be a Technical Leader – Provide daily process support and guidance to operators and maintenance teams
• Improve Equipment Uptime – Diagnose breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions
• Develop Maintenance Strategies – Build and refine preventive and predictive maintenance plans for utilities and HVAC equipment
• Collaborate Across Teams – Work closely with E&I, maintenance planners, and operations to coordinate overhauls and improvements
• Manage Projects – Lead small capital and improvement projects from scope through execution
• Enhance Safety Culture – Promote safe operations and ensure compliance across all utilities systems
• Support Training & Development – Identify skill gaps and help elevate the technical capabilities of the team

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field (or equivalent military experience)
• 8–10 years of experience in industrial utilities, facilities, or maintenance engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with: Steam boilers, Air compressors and dryers, Chillers and cooling towers, Heat transfer fluid systems, HVAC systems
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical/process issues
• Experience developing maintenance strategies and work scopes
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a plant environment
• SAP and Microsoft Office experience is a plus

Pay

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in the posting.