Maintenance Engineer

ManpowerGroup; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Travel Insurance

401(k) match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Houston, TX to support plant operations with the Reliability and Maintenance teams. The role focuses on troubleshooting mechanical failures and driving reliability improvements.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 3–7 years in chemical/plant maintenance, with experience in rotating equipment and SAP/CMMS. This on-site role offers collaboration with cross-functional teams and a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in chemical or plant industry with maintenance and reliability focus.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, boilers and gas compressors.
• Proficiency with SAP or CMMS tools and reliability metrics.
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance engineering expertise to troubleshoot mechanical failures.
• Oversee equipment repairs and contribute to equipment strategy for rotating and fixed equipment.
• Collaborate with reliability group to drive improvements and support daily operations.
• Review mechanical design for operability, functionality, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Serve as SME during root cause investigations and provide technical support for repairs.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Heat exchangers

Pressure vessels

Boilers

Gas compressors

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the chemical manufacturing industry, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be part of the Plant Operations supporting the Reliability and Maintenance teams. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a proactive attitude which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas

What's the Job?

• Provide mechanical maintenance engineering technical expertise to plant operations and maintenance personnel on troubleshooting mechanical failures.

• Oversee equipment repairs, ensure equipment is returned to functional condition, and contribute to equipment strategy development for rotating and fixed equipment.

• Work closely with the reliability engineering group and site rotating specialist to drive reliability improvements and support daily operations.

• Review mechanical design, including operability, functionality, accessibility, and maintainability, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and contractual requirements.

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) during root cause investigations and provide technical support for repairs and troubleshooting.

What's Needed?

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

• 3 – 7 years of experience in the chemical or plant industry, with maintenance, reliability, and turnaround experience.

• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, boilers, and gas compressors.

• Proficiency with SAP or similar CMMS tools, maintenance history analysis, and reliability metrics.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills across diverse audiences.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Engage in meaningful projects that drive operational excellence.

• Collaborate with experienced professionals and expand your expertise.

• Contribute to safety and reliability improvements in a reputable organization.

• Be part of a company committed to inclusion and professional development.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Business Travel Insurance

• 401(k), Plus Match

• Weekly Pay

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.