The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Plant Engineer to work at a company located in the Lathrop, CA area!
| Job Title: Plant Engineer
Job Location: Lathrop, CA (California) 95330
Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits:
Pay: $130,000-$150,000 base plus Bonus
Benefits:
Job Description:
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Position Overview
The Plant Engineer is a site-based technical leader responsible for infrastructure reliability and capital project execution at the Lathrop, California facility. This role focuses on long-term utility and facility performance, strategic infrastructure improvements, and capital investments that support plant growth, sustainability, and operational readiness. Working alongside Maintenance and Engineering Managers, the Plant Engineer drives forward-looking initiatives rather than day-to-day operations support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead reliability and improvement initiatives for utility systems including boilers, HVAC, compressed air, glycol, chilled water, wastewater, RO, and nitrogen systems
- Manage facility infrastructure upgrades and ensure compliance with engineering, safety, and regulatory standards
- Plan and coordinate plant shutdown activities during major holidays
- Lead capital projects from scope development through execution and closeout ($5K–$50M)
- Partner with maintenance, operations, engineering, EHS, and external contractors to support infrastructure and expansion initiatives
- Maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and long-range capital plans
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial engineering
- Experience leading capital and infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of utility systems and engineering compliance standards
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
- Food & beverage or aseptic manufacturing experience a plus
- FDA-regulated utility systems knowledge
- CMMS experience (Infor/Hexagon EAM preferred)
- PE license or PMP certification a plus
Travel
- Minimal travel required (0–5%) for vendor visits, FATs, and trade shows
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