Plant Engineer

The Pictsweet Company; Monte Alto (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision on day one

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Pictsweet Company in Monte Alto, TX is seeking a Plant Engineer to oversee the mechanical operations of our vegetable processing facility. The role involves maintaining machinery, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance, and driving cost-effective maintenance strategies.

Ideal candidates will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited) and experience with ammonia refrigeration and sanitary plant design.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited institution.
• GPA 3.25 overall.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration and sanitary food plant design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, evaluate, and control departmental resources.
• Monitor compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA and related regulations.
• Assist in SOPs development on food safety and quality for the Monte Alto Plant.
• Track corrective actions for annual audits and maintain documentation.
• Design preventive maintenance programs and coordinate routine maintenance.
• Lead engineering projects and oversee maintenance expenditures.
• Identify future production challenges and improve maintenance performance.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Food plant design

Mechanical design

Engineering communication

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Overview

The Pictsweet Company is growing! A 4th generation family owned company established in 1945, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. We are currently seeking a Plant Engineer to join our vegetable processing facility in Monte Alto, TX. The Plant Engineer will be responsible for the successful mechanical operations of the Monte Alto plant through the effective use and maintenance of machinery and equipment. The engineer will be a member of the plant Emergency Response Team and must live within close proximity to the Monte Alto facility.

• Benefits begin on first day of employment for Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, & FSA
• 100% Company paid benefits include Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match

Overview

The Pictsweet Company is growing! A 4th generation family owned company established in 1945, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. We are currently seeking a Plant Engineer to join our vegetable processing facility in Monte Alto, TX. The Plant Engineer will be responsible for the successful mechanical operations of the Monte Alto plant through the effective use and maintenance of machinery and equipment. The engineer will be a member of the plant Emergency Response Team and must live within close proximity to the Monte Alto facility.

• Benefits begin on first day of employment for Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, & FSA
• 100% Company paid benefits include Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Vacation days, sick leave, & ten paid holidays

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, evaluate, and control departmental resources (financial, material, human).
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulations relating to food safety and personnel safety such as FDA, USDA, and OSHA. Complies with all other regulations and laws affecting the company (business law, trade secrets, personnel practices, etc.).
• Assist in SOPs development on food safety and food quality for the Monte Alto Plant.
• Assist the Monte Alto Plant in tracking corrective action for annual audits. Prepares and distributes spreadsheets, coordinates meetings, and assists in maintaining documentation.
• Design preventive maintenance programs to insure optimum longevity and usage of plant and equipment. Plans and coordinates routine maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible to creatively adapt engineering principles to operations to provide the most cost-effective return on investment.
• Direct responsibility for engineering projects and is responsible for maintenance activities.
• Anticipates future challenges to production capability. Plans and develops appropriate actions to avert potential problems. Constantly seeks innovative ways to improve maintenance performance, which contributes to the productive capability of the company.
• Delegates responsibility and communicates assignments with clarity. Empowers subordinate personnel to achieve maximum performance.
• Evaluates mechanical performance and plans appropriate adjustments.
• Attends quality meetings, as needed. Helps investigate when foreign materials are found in production through quality checks or customer complaints.
• Controls and authorizes expenditures related to machinery repair and maintenance.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• Experience preferred, particularly in ammonia industrial refrigeration, food plant/sanitary designs, and plant engineering

EDUCATION

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• 3.25 overall GPA

Special Skills

• Firm understanding of the fundamentals of refrigeration, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, machine design, materials, and mechanics of materials
• Ability to effectively communicate engineering designs and concepts through sketches, drawings, and written document

The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H

Physical Environment Factors:

This position will work in a processing plant, which includes refrigerated and/or freezer conditions.