Maintenance Engineer Specialist

Nesco Resource; London (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesco Resource seeks a Maintenance Engineer Specialist to improve plant performance and reliability. You'll lead maintenance initiatives, provide technical support to the team, and manage resources while collaborating closely with production leadership to enhance operational success.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K

Employee Assistance Program services

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, write reports, and use data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and mentorship to the maintenance team.
• Lead long-term maintenance planning and reliability initiatives.
• Manage and improve the work order system using data.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position: Maintenance Engineer Specialist
Location: Onsite | Full-Time | Exempt

Are you a hands-on engineering professional with a passion for solving complex maintenance challenges and improving plant performance? As a Maintenance Engineer Specialist, you'll play a key role in driving equipment reliability, optimizing preventative maintenance strategies, and supporting long-term operational success.

This is a high-impact role ideal for someone who enjoys building systems, leading improvements, and working closely with both technical teams and production leadership.

What You'll Do:

• Provide technical support and mentorship to the maintenance team

• Lead long-term maintenance planning and reliability initiatives

• Design, specify, and source both specialized and standard spare parts

• Manage and improve the work order system using data to drive decisions

• Coordinate emergency and routine maintenance activities with manufacturing

• Monitor department budgets, Client planning, and future growth needs

• Collaborate with subcontractors to ensure maintenance goals are met

• Maintain and evolve predictive and preventative maintenance systems

• Track KPIs and improvement targets for continuous optimization

What You Bring:

For Electrical Focus:

• Hands-on experience with DCS and PLC programming, troubleshooting, and refinement

• Strong understanding of electrical power systems and circuitry

• Familiarity with CNC control systems

For Mechanical Focus:

• Working knowledge of mechanical system design and maintenance

• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Preferred:

• Background in HPDC and CNC machine maintenance is highly desirable

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred), OR 4–6 years of relevant experience

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, write reports, and use data for decision-making

Why This Role:

• Join a collaborative team focused on innovation and continuous improvement

• Make a measurable impact on production uptime and efficiency

• Gain exposure to a wide variety of technical systems and operational challenges

• Be part of a growing facility with opportunities to shape future maintenance strategies

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Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.