Plant Engineer

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Plant Engineer - Manufacturing Operations

Ruston, Louisiana (Onsite)

Relocation assistance possible

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead reliability, maintenance strategy, and capital improvement initiatives for a high-visibility production facility.

This role is ideal for an engineer who wants to move beyond project support and take ownership of how a plant actually performs - equipment uptime, maintenance culture, capital planning, and long-term operational stability.

You will directly influence productivity, safety, and modernization of the facility while leading a skilled maintenance workforce.

What You'll Do

You will serve as the engineering leader for the site, responsible for asset performance and continuous improvement across the operation.

Primary responsibilities:

Lead maintenance and engineering strategy for the facility

Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime

Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs

Manage capital projects from planning through execution

Oversee contractors and major maintenance/shutdown events

Control maintenance and engineering budgets and spending priorities

Partner with operations to improve throughput, quality, and efficiency

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations

Develop and mentor maintenance personnel and supervisors

Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, process improvements, modernization)

You will have direct leadership responsibility for maintenance personnel and work closely with plant leadership on operational goals and long-range planning.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related preferred)

6+ years of manufacturing engineering or project engineering experience

2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience

Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial facility

Knowledge of mechanical equipment, maintenance practices, and industrial safety

Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Ability to work onsite in Ruston, Louisiana

Preferred Experience

Reliability engineering or maintenance management

Capital project (CapEx) management

Continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma)

Root cause analysis and predictive maintenance

ERP/CMMS systems (SAP Plant Maintenance a plus)

Experience leading technicians, electricians, or maintenance teams

Why This Role

This position offers the opportunity to run the engineering function of an entire facility - not just individual projects.

You will:

Influence equipment modernization and investment decisions

Lead plant reliability and uptime improvements

Build a high-performance maintenance culture

Solve complex operational and technical challenges daily

Work in a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment

Work Environment

Industrial manufacturing facility

Approximately 70-employee plant

Hands-on leadership with both technical and operational teams

Interested?

Apply directly or message for a confidential conversation.

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