Maintenance Engineer

Manpower Group (USA); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Houston, TX to join a leading chemical manufacturing organization. You will provide mechanical maintenance engineering support to plant operations, oversee repairs, and help drive reliability improvements across rotating and fixed equipment.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3–7 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of rotating equipment, and proficiency with SAP or CMMS tools.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years in chemical or plant maintenance, reliability, and turnaround.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, heat exchangers, boilers, pressure vessels.
• Proficiency with SAP or CMMS tools and reliability metrics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical maintenance engineering expertise to plant operations and maintenance personnel for troubleshooting mechanical failures.
• Oversee equipment repairs, ensure equipment is returned to functional condition, contribute to equipment strategy for rotating and fixed equipment.
• Work with reliability engineering and site rotating specialist to drive reliability improvements and support daily operations.
• Review mechanical design for operability, functionality, accessibility, and maintainability; ensure compliance with laws and contractual requirements.
• Serve as SME during root cause investigations and provide technical support for repairs and troubleshooting.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Reliability improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree 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
• 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
• Weekly Pay