Job Description

Responsibilities
  • The Maintenance Engineer will manage plant utilities (boilers, steam distribution, water, compressed air) and prepare monthly utility report.
  • Develop and implement equipment reliability initiatives.
  • Assist production to optimize plant productivity and quality.
  • Technical resource for production personnel on plant utilities.
  • Assist maintenance employees in their day to day work by giving technical advice.
  • Provide technical leadership for employees in implementing long term solutions to recurrent problems.
  • Review and optimize the predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
  • Implement improvement projects (scope, cost estimation, request capital money, supervision of fieldwork, commissioning)
  • Investigate frequent equipment failures to help identify root cause and implement long-term solutions
  • Oversee outside contractors as necessary.
  • Relocation provided. $100K-$115K.
Experience:
  • The Maintenance Engineer will have a BSME and 3+ years of engineering experience in the chemical or food processing industries.
  • Knowledge of industrial maintenance techniques (PM, PDM, CMMS, RCM, TPM).
  • Understanding of good engineering and safety practices.
  • Ability to coordinate, train, and motivate hourly employees and outside contractors.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Details

Employee Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Chicago Illinois [IL]
Date Posted
9/11/2026
Min Salary
$110,000.00
Max Salary
$115,000.00