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Senior Plant Engineer

EthosMason City, Iowa🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 22, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Senior Plant Engineer role offers a chance to lead critical capital projects and implement advanced maintenance strategies within a reputable company, perfect for an experienced engineer with a knack for leadership and continuous improvement. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical and organizational skills, aiming to drive operational excellence and develop your management capabilities. Apply now to take on this impactful opportunity with a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Mason City, Iowa, United States
Posted
4 weeks ago
Microsoft Office

Job Description

Senior Plant Engineer

(Excellent Full Benefits Package, Very Competitive Compensation/Bonus Structure and more!)

As the leader of the maintenance and engineering department in a fast-paced plant, the Senior Plant Engineer will be at the forefront of maintaining top-tier building and equipment performance.

Position Responsibilities:

·         Responsible for capital projects from concept to completion.

·         Manage and schedule all project elements to ensure minimal disruption to plant operations, delivering projects on time, on budget, and without compromising safety, food safety, or environmental standards.

·         Lead the charge in developing and implementing cutting-edge maintenance systems that keep our plant operating at peak performance.

·         Help drive Preventive and Predictive Maintenance, TPM, and other high-impact strategies, ensuring optimal scheduling that maximizes task completion with minimal downtime.

·         Manage the maintenance team by delegating tasks, enforcing policies, and guiding work assignments.

·         Drive continuous improvement by developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators that measure the success of the maintenance function.

·         Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or related field and 8+ years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

·         2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required

·         Food Manufacturing experience.

·         Change Management experience.

·         High level of leadership skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.

·         Possesses advanced technical skills in the mechanical/electrical fields (e.g. PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.) and is able to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment.

·         Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, etc.

·         Ability to use exposure monitoring equipment, interpret and communicate results.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development

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