Plant Engineering Manager - 24/7 Operations Lead

FuelCell Energy; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid leave

Job summary

FuelCell Energy is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager in Torrington, CT to lead our facilities group and ensure daily operational readiness under the VP of Operations.

You will drive maintenance programs, manage budgets, and oversee capital projects to improve equipment reliability and ESG performance. Strong leadership, contractor coordination, and data-driven decision making are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Plant/Facility/Equipment Management in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment of at least 50,000 square feet.
• Alternatively, 15 years of manufacturing industry experience combined with an Associate’s Degree will be strongly considered.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering desired.
• Minimum of 4 years hands‑on applicable experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of customer service; must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of a multi-plant Facilities Group.
• Researches, negotiates, schedules, and coordinates work performed by outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
• Collaborates with plant management and staff to improve safety, production quality, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.
• Champions preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Prepares and administers the department budget within established guidelines for maintenance and repair of building, grounds, equipment, and utility infrastructure.
• Leads or supports capital project execution, including equipment purchases, contracted labor, and in-house construction/fabrication projects.
• Maintains a CMMS and inventory of spare parts; prepares reports and analyzes data to improve plant operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Maintenance management

Project budgeting

Contractor coordination

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Associate’s Degree + 15 years experience

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

FuelCell Energy is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager in Torrington, CT to lead our facilities group and ensure daily operational readiness under the VP of Operations.

You will drive maintenance programs, manage budgets, and oversee capital projects to improve equipment reliability and ESG performance. Strong leadership, contractor coordination, and data-driven decision making are essential.