Engineer - Plant Utilities

Kdc One; Manitowoc (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

kdc/one Northern Labs in Manitowoc, WI seeks a Plant Utilities Maintenance Engineer to supervise installation, repair and maintenance of facilities, ensuring resources and budget adherence.

You will lead maintenance, manage equipment, safety programs per OSHA, and coordinate with production and contractors to keep plant operations compliant and efficient.

Proven supervisory experience in manufacturing maintenance and knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing systems are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Associate degree – supervisory management or equivalent experience.
• Project Management – education or experience.
• Mechanical, plumbing, electrical system installations-education.
• 5-10 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with maintenance emphasis.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, DNR, and EPA standards as well as general building code and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility inspections and supervise installation/repair activities.
• Develop equipment modifications and coordinate parts purchasing.
• Lead facilities management maintenance and ensure budget adherence.
• Prepare maintenance budget sheets and monitor expenditures.
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Ensure OSHA compliance and support safety programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities maintenance

Budget management

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree – supervisory management or equivalent

Project Management – education or experience

Mechanical, plumbing, electrical installations-education

OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, DNR, EPA standards knowledge

Job description

kdc/one Northern Labs, 5800 West Dr, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emergingbeauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Job Title: Plant Utilities Maintenance Engineer

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Job category: Individual contributor Management

Division: Maintenance

Department: Maintenance

Location: Manitowoc, WI

Description / Scope / Mission

Responsible for supervising all installation, repair and maintenance operations of an organization’s facilities. Ensure you have the proper physical resources available to perform their tasks within the assigned budget.

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

• Conduct facility inspections to identify and solve problems. Plan and supervise all installation and repair activities.
• Develop all necessary equipment modifications or coordinate equipment and parts purchasing.
• Lead and direct facilities management maintenance requirements. Monitoring of the company procedures regarding cleanliness, operation and appearance of the building internally and externally.
• Prepare Maintenance departmental budget sheets and capital budget. Maintain expenditures within budget.
• Provide on-going production maintenance.
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Contribute to the company Safety Program and ensure that the company is following all OSHA requirements, as it applies to the Maintenance function.
• Support company needs regarding Worker’s Compensation and insurance audits/claims.
• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary.
• Work with Production and Distribution to ensure that hazardous material and waste are handled within environmental compliance.
• Actively participate in and implement corporate Safety Committee and QEC recommendations.
• Maintain maintenance records

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES:

None.

Education / Certification / Qualifications / Experience

• High School Diploma
• Associate degree – supervisory management or equivalent experience.
• Project Management – education or experience.
• Mechanical, plumbing, electrical system installations-education.
• 5-10 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with maintenance emphasis.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, NEC, DNR, and EPA standards as well as general building code and safe work practices.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Journeyman license maintenance or equivalent experience.

Specific Knowledge: (Technical/Product, Organizational and Interpersonal)

• Sit; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell up to 1/3 of the time.

Stand and walk 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Use hands to finger, handle or touch; and talk or hear 2/3 and more of the time. Up to 10 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time. Up to 25 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time. Up to 50 pounds to be lifted or force to be exerted up to 1/3 of the time.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Dept perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED:

• Various hand tools, welding equipment, computer, telephone, copier and fax.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PPE REQUIRED:

• Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places; exposure to fumes or airborne particles; exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; exposure to outdoor weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; exposure to vibration; and work/job related travel up to 1/3 of the time.
• Work near moving mechanical parts 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Normal factory noise.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any othercharacteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

kdc/one Northern Labs, 5800 West Dr, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America