Plant Engineer Fontana,

We are looking for a Plant Engineer to lead the maintenance function at our chemical manufacturing facility. This role is critical to ensuring plant reliability, safety, and performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in work order-based maintenance systems, and a passion for implementing and sustaining world-class maintenance practices, including preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance strategies.

• Develop, lead, and continuously improve a work order-based maintenance system to plan, schedule, and execute maintenance activities efficiently and effectively.
• Implement and sustain world-class maintenance practices, including preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of skilled maintenance technicians to ensure timely, high-quality execution of all maintenance work.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and safety teams to identify and address maintenance needs, improve equipment uptime, and drive operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety (EHS), and regulatory requirements, particularly those relevant to chemical plant operations.
• Utilize SAP to track work orders, equipment history, performance metrics, and KPIs.
• Lead and support capital projects, turnarounds, and equipment upgrades as needed.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion safety and risk management across all maintenance activities.
• Any other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role within a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• Experience in developing and managing work order systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and safety standards (OSHA, PSM, EPA, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contractors, and cross‑functional projects.

• Certifications in maintenance or reliability (e.g., CMRP, CRL, PMP).
• Experience with PSM (Process Safety Management) environments.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Reliability Engineering.

• Work with a global company that is committed to innovation, cares for people and dedicated to customer success.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth.
• Attractive benefits package compensation.
• A multicultural and positive working environment.

The starting salary range for consideration for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 per year with opportunities for performance‑based bonuses. The actual starting salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant employment history & experience, skill set/competencies, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off, life/disability insurance and a 401k retirement plan (which includes a company match).