Plant Engineer - Frozen Food Processing & Maintenance

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

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.