Head of Plant Engineering & Maintenance

Belmont Metals Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Metals Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, seeks a Director of Plant Engineering to lead industrial engineering, maintenance operations, and capital equipment procurement across the plant.

This hands-on role blends shop-floor problem solving with strategic planning, overseeing preventive maintenance programs, equipment design support, and major process improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in metals or heavy manufacturing, strong project and vendor management skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Self-starter who owns problems from diagnosis through resolution.
• Experience in industrial engineering, plant maintenance, or manufacturing operations—ideally in metals, alloys, or heavy manufacturing.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with the ability to manage projects and vendors.
• Computer literacy including Word and Excel; familiarity with setting up computer equipment and networks.
• Knowledge of environmental reporting and plant compliance requirements.
• Metallurgical background is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial engineering initiatives across the plant, including process design, workflow optimization, and production set-ups.
• Provide mechanical and industrial design support for new and existing equipment and processes.
• Identify and implement plant improvement projects to increase throughput, quality, and safety.
• Prepare and manage environmental reports and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Own and continuously improve the plant's preventive maintenance program for production and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and systems issues to minimize downtime.
• Build and manage maintenance schedules, spare-parts inventory, and service records.
• Supervise and develop maintenance technicians and outside contractors as needed.
• Evaluate, specify, and procure production machinery, tooling, and plant equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships, quotes, and contract negotiations for capital equipment purchases.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and setup of new equipment, including computer equipment and networking.
• Track equipment lifecycle costs and build data-driven replacement and upgrade recommendations.

Skills

Self-starter

Industrial engineering

Maintenance leadership

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Computer networking

Job description

Belmont Metals Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, seeks a Director of Plant Engineering to lead industrial engineering, maintenance operations, and capital equipment procurement across the plant.

This hands-on role blends shop-floor problem solving with strategic planning, overseeing preventive maintenance programs, equipment design support, and major process improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in metals or heavy manufacturing, strong project and vendor management skills, and the ability