Plant Engineering Manager: Data Center Reliability & Projects

Tate; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Wellness program

CSR initiatives

Skills development

Mentorship

Company culture

Job summary

Tate Americas in Pocahontas, AR, is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to oversee engineering, maintenance, and reliability across a manufacturing facility. You will lead a team, drive equipment uptime, and ensure safe, cost-effective operation while advancing continuous improvement.

Collaborating with Production, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain, you will plan capital projects, manage contractors, and align standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5-8+ years of relevant engineering experience, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, data center, or mission critical environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of server technology, electrical infrastructure, and cooling systems.
• Experience with energy efficiency, audits, or optimization preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams).
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing or leading teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of engineers to achieve performance, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Establish clear goals, priorities, and accountability across the engineering team.
• Drive team performance through coaching, feedback, and resource alignment.
• Ensure consistent application of engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Drive equipment reliability and asset management initiatives.
• Plan, budget, and manage capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate facility expansions, equipment installations, and process upgrades.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain teams to optimize plant performance.
• Support manufacturing efficiency, capacity improvements, and cost reduction efforts.
• Develop solutions to operational and technical challenges.
• Ensure plant utility systems operate efficiently and reliably.
• Partner with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders to support project success and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Server tech

Electrical infra

Cooling systems

Energy efficiency

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Tate Americas in Pocahontas, AR, is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager to oversee engineering, maintenance, and reliability across a manufacturing facility. You will lead a team, drive equipment uptime, and ensure safe, cost-effective operation while advancing continuous improvement.

Collaborating with Production, Quality, Safety, and Supply Chain, you will plan capital projects, manage contractors, and align standards.