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operations engineer

This is a plant-facing Operations Engineer role with responsibility for reliability, preventative maintenance, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement of the Energy Recovery Unit. The position offers a blend of maintenance leadership, project engineering, budgeting, contractor coordination, and operational support within a large manufacturing facility.

Skills

preventive maintenance, trouble shoot, reliability engineering, mechanical engineering, budget management, boiler license

Top Skills Details

preventive maintenance,trouble shoot,reliability engineering,mechanical engineering,budget management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline, though equivalent industry experience will also be considered. Experience working within manufacturing, power generation, chemical processing, utilities, or other heavy industrial environments is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), maintenance planning processes, and equipment reliability programs. Knowledge of boilers, steam systems, pumps, valves, rotating equipment, and other industrial process equipment is highly desirable. Experience supporting environmental compliance programs, including air permitting and leak detection and repair (LDAR) initiatives, is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate contractors, manage competing priorities, and drive projects to completion. Familiarity with budget management, capital project execution, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies is beneficial. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills and be comfortable providing technical guidance and training to operations and maintenance personnel. An Ohio Boiler Operator License, or the ability to obtain one, is required. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other reliability-focused improvement initiatives is considered a plus.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Circleville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Circleville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

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