Plant Maintenance & Reliability Superintendent

Pilgrim; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead teams performing major painting, structural repairs, and facility system maintenance. The role oversees electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, and mechanical equipment to ensure reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in poultry maintenance and processing equipment, with background in refrigeration and PLC control systems. College degree is preferred but not required with extensive relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 4 years of poultry maintenance / food manufacturing experience.
• Experience with processing equipment.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration.
• Working knowledge of PLCs.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, control and industrial wiring.
• Proficient in pipe fitting/plumbing, welding, shop machinery, sheet metal, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls & instrumentation, and automatic equipment operation.
• Hazmat team qualification possible.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Highly motivated, self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Supervises workers on major painting projects and structural repairs of buildings and facility systems.
• Oversees installation, servicing, and repair of mechanical equipment and plant facilities.
• Maintains and repairs building utility systems (electrical, heating, ventilation).
• Directs preventive maintenance programs and schedules.
• Assigns work, interprets policy, and resolves problems.
• Works on construction or alteration projects for new or existing buildings.

Skills

Poultry maintenance

Processing equipment

Refrigeration

PLC knowledge

Electrical systems

Pipe fitting

Welding

Shop machinery

Sheet metal

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical instrumentation

Automation equipment

Hazmat readiness

Communication skills

Computer skills

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead teams performing major painting, structural repairs, and facility system maintenance. The role oversees electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, and mechanical equipment to ensure reliable plant operations.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in poultry maintenance and processing equipment, with background in refrigeration and PLC control systems. College degree is preferred but not required with extensive relevant experience.