[Remote] Plant Engineer (East Coast)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CSG Talent is seeking a Plant Engineer for a pork slaughter and processing facility. The role focuses on maintaining and improving the reliability, efficiency, and safety of plant equipment, managing maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for slaughter, fabrication, refrigeration, rendering, wastewater, and packaging systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation issues to minimize downtime
• Analyze equipment performance data and lead root-cause failure analysis
• Coordinate major repairs, shutdowns, and maintenance scheduling with production teams
• Oversee operation and maintenance of boilers, ammonia refrigeration systems, compressed air, water, steam, and wastewater treatment systems
• Monitor utility consumption and implement energy-efficiency improvements
• Ensure reliability of critical infrastructure supporting food safety and production continuity
• Plan and execute capital projects, including equipment upgrades, line expansions, and facility improvements
• Prepare project scopes, budgets, timelines, and ROI analyses
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to improve throughput, yield, and operating costs
• Ensure engineering and maintenance activities comply with USDA/FSIS regulations, OSHA standards, EPA requirements, and company food safety programs
• Support HACCP, sanitation, and audit readiness efforts
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead incident investigations related to equipment or facilities
• Work closely with production, quality, sanitation, and maintenance teams to support plant objectives
• Supervise contractors and vendors during maintenance and project activities
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance personnel

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of engineering experience in food processing, meat processing, or industrial manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with industrial maintenance, utilities, and capital project management
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLCs/automation, and industrial controls
• Proficiency in CMMS software and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical manuals
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Commitment to safety, food safety, and operational excellence
• Experience in a pork slaughter or meat-processing environment
• Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration systems and boiler operations is highly desirable
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Ammonia refrigeration certification (e.g., RETA)
• OSHA 30-Hour certification

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