Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

FPC Franchise; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC Franchise is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Greenville, SC to manage daily maintenance, improve reliability, and optimize lifecycle costs across plant assets and utilities. You will lead maintenance strategies, coordinate PdM programs, and ensure safety, regulatory, and environmental compliance while supporting capital projects.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 1+ years of manufacturing experience, and strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equal
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Demonstrated leadership in maintenance or reliability roles
• Experience with CMMS, RCA, FMEA, PdM tools
• Project management and cost control experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance efforts
• Manage daily maintenance activities including preventive and predictive tasks
• Develop maintenance strategies to improve reliability and uptime
• Oversee PdM programs (vibration, oil analysis, infrared, ultrasonic)
• Utilize CMMS to plan work orders and optimize maintenance workflows
• Plan unit outages and manage backlog based on risk and impact
• Control spare parts and Bills of Materials, support CAPEX projects
• Provide engineering support and participate in MOC processes
• Coach and develop maintenance staff for safe, effective execution
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

CMMS experience

Reliability tools

Project management

MS Office

Education

BS Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the daily management and long-term optimization of plant maintenance, reliability, and asset performance within a PSM-covered facility. This role integrates maintenance execution, reliability engineering, and systems performance to reduce reactive maintenance, improve equipment uptime, and optimize lifecycle cost performance. The position encompasses production equipment, utilities, facility infrastructure, and maintenance systems, while supporting capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual serves as a key link between Engineering Services, Maintenance, Operations, and technical systems, ensuring work is planned, prioritized, and executed in alignment with safety, reliability, and business objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety & Environmental Leadership
  • Promote and enforce all safety, environmental, and PSM/MI regulatory requirements
  • Lead or support safety initiatives including VPP participation, audits, and incident investigations
  • Identify and mitigate safety risks related to equipment reliability
  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits and Responsible Care initiatives
• Maintenance & Reliability Execution
  • Manage daily maintenance activities including breakdown, preventive, and predictive maintenance
  • Develop and improve maintenance strategies to enhance reliability
  • Reduce reactive maintenance through Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Drive resolution of top ‘bad actor’s equipment
  • Support maintenance teams to improve execution quality
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM)
  • Oversee PdM technologies including vibration, oil analysis, infrared, and ultrasonic monitoring
  • Ensure findings are prioritized and converted into actionable work
  • Improve PdM program effectiveness
• CMMS & Maintenance Systems
  • Utilize CMMS to manage work orders and maintenance activities
  • Improve data quality and workflow effectiveness
  • Optimize preventive maintenance and job plans
• Planning & Outage Management
  • Plan and execute unit outages and shutdowns
  • Prioritize backlog based on risk and operational impact
  • Support backlog reduction and workload balancing
• MRO Strategy
  • Manage spare parts strategy and inventory optimization
  • Ensure availability of critical components while controlling cost
  • Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Cost Management
  • Control expenditures and drive cost reduction initiatives
  • Analyze maintenance cost and performance data
  • Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Technical Support
  • Provide troubleshooting and engineering support
  • Support equipment design, modification, and commissioning
  • Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes
• Leadership & People Development
  • Lead and develop maintenance and reliability personnel
  • Ensure work is executed effectively and safely
  • Promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• General
  • Maintain strong communication with stakeholders and vendors
  • Participating in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
    

QUALIFICATIONS – REQUIRED:

• BS Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• 1+ Years’ Manufacturing Experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate leadership experience
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Knowledge of reliability tools (RCA, FMEA, PdM technologies)
• Project management and cost control experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  

QUALIFICATIONS – PREFERRED:

• 3+ Years’ Manufacturing Experience