Senior Plant Engineering & Maintenance Leader

Air Liquide; Delaware; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Newport, DE seeks a Senior Manager for Plant Engineering & Maintenance to lead automation, controls, and capital projects for a 24/7 facility. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team driving reliability, asset optimization, and safety compliance across process industries.

The role requires a strong track record in process control, PLC/HMI systems, CMMS, and utility management. Airline-grade standards and regulatory adherence shape daily decisions and long-term strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required with leadership experience.
• 8+ years in engineering and maintenance leadership in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of capital projects, process control, and plant reliability.
• Experience with HVAC, compressors, boilers, and utility systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory codes (OSHA, NFPA, ASME).

Responsibilities

• Lead plant engineering operations across automation and control systems.
• Direct capital projects from scoping through commissioning.
• Oversee maintenance and asset reliability, manage KPI analytics.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all activities.
• Manage contractor relationships and 24/7 site operations.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Capital Project Delivery

Maintenance Management

Process Control

HVAC & Utilities Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Eng

Tools

PLC/HMI Systems

CMMS

P&ID

Job description

Air Liquide Newport, DE seeks a Senior Manager for Plant Engineering & Maintenance to lead automation, controls, and capital projects for a 24/7 facility. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team driving reliability, asset optimization, and safety compliance across process industries.

The role requires a strong track record in process control, PLC/HMI systems, CMMS, and utility management. Airline-grade standards and regulatory adherence shape daily decisions and long-term strategy.