Senior Plant Engineer - Food Processing & Maintenance

JBS USA; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Annual bonus program

Job summary

JBS USA in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a seasoned Plant Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering efforts. You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage a team of supervisors, and collaborate across departments to ensure safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced food processing facility.

The role requires extensive experience in industrial maintenance, ammonia refrigeration, and strong leadership. A BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, with SAP experience valuable for

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressively more responsible positions within industrial maintenance, with at least 5 years in a food processing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• PSM/RMP experience and SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct maintenance execution activities for the Council Bluffs facility, including plant operations, utilities, and maintenance training.
• Oversee the preventative maintenance program and ensure CMMS (SAP) usage and compliance.
• Manage and develop a team of maintenance supervisors and planners; recruit and develop staff.
• Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, QA, and Shipping to meet departmental KPIs.
• Partner with EHS on safety and ergonomic requirements; participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Air compressor technology

Variable frequency motor controls

Maintenance management

People skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

JBS USA in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a seasoned Plant Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering efforts. You will oversee preventive maintenance, manage a team of supervisors, and collaborate across departments to ensure safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced food processing facility.

The role requires extensive experience in industrial maintenance, ammonia refrigeration, and strong leadership. A BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, with SAP experience valuable for