Senior Plant Engineer: Lead Capital Projects & Reliability

Jobot; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead facility infrastructure, utility reliability, and capital improvement projects at a manufacturing site. You will drive long-term strategic initiatives, manage complex projects, and improve plant systems supporting operational excellence.

You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Leadership teams to execute projects that increase reliability, efficiency, and growth readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Proven experience managing capital projects and infrastructure upgrades.
• Strong understanding of industrial utility systems and facility operations.
• Excellent project management, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through installation, startup and closeout.
• Manage facility and infrastructure improvement initiatives focusing on safety, reliability and performance.
• Drive reliability programs for critical utilities (Boilers, HVAC, water treatment, etc.).
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules and contractor management plans.
• Coordinate plant shutdowns and major maintenance events for capital improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support facility expansions and equipment upgrades.
• Maintain engineering drawings, documentation, and long-term capital roadmaps.
• Ensure projects meet safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability and reliability.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Multi-Project Handling

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering)

Tools

CMMS

Asset Management Systems

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead facility infrastructure, utility reliability, and capital improvement projects at a manufacturing site. You will drive long-term strategic initiatives, manage complex projects, and improve plant systems supporting operational excellence.

You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and Leadership teams to execute projects that increase reliability, efficiency, and growth readiness.