On-Site Maintenance Engineer for Plant Startup & TPM

Grefort Electrical Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Grefort Electrical Inc. seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer to oversee machinery installation, MEP coordination, and facility renovation for a new Wilson, NC plant. Initially on-site, you will manage contractors, uphold safety, and ensure regulatory compliance for power-up.

Post-launch, lead daily maintenance and continuous improvements. The role requires strong hands-on maintenance expertise, 5+ years in heavy industry, and proven ability to coordinate with inspectors and vendors in North

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required (associate or higher).
• 5+ years of management experience in transformer/electromechanical equipment or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Hands-on maintenance engineer experience.
• Valid driver’s license and forklift certification.
• Strong knowledge of US building codes, NEC, OSHA, and UL standards.
• Experience working with NC inspectors, fire marshals, and building departments.
• Established relationships with rigging, electrical, and general contracting vendors in RTP/NC.
• Excellent CAD/MEP reading and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the local compliance process: OSHA/UL audits, liaise with inspectors and fire marshals for COO and final power-up.
• Coordinate and supervise suppliers to ensure safe equipment rigging, installation, and commissioning.
• Source and manage third-party contractors for installation, load testing, and safety certification of overhead workstations and jib cranes.
• Collaborate with an outsourced PE to finalize plant electrical drawings.
• Review mechanical, process water, and compressed air/gas schematics for feasibility and alignment with specs.
• Source local MEP contractors, review bids, and provide daily on-site supervision with safety focus.
• Own on-site execution and audit of milestone deliverables per the facility SOW.
• Ensure safety and environmental protection, OSHA compliance, and hazardous material review.
• Create and manage TPM documentation from scratch for the plant.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial equipment and MEP infrastructure ongoing.
• Resolve critical equipment failures to minimize downtime.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Blueprint reading (CAD/MEP)

Cross-functional communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Vendor/contractor management

Education

Associate or higher engineering degree

Tools

CAD/MEP drawings

Job description

Grefort Electrical Inc. seeks an experienced Maintenance Engineer to oversee machinery installation, MEP coordination, and facility renovation for a new Wilson, NC plant. Initially on-site, you will manage contractors, uphold safety, and ensure regulatory compliance for power-up.

Post-launch, lead daily maintenance and continuous improvements. The role requires strong hands-on maintenance expertise, 5+ years in heavy industry, and proven ability to coordinate with inspectors and vendors in North