About this position
Title: Senior Facilities & Plant Engineer
Kernersville, North Carolina
Reports To: Plant Manager
Direct Reports: Maintenance Technicians
Position Summary
The Senior Facilities/Plant Engineer will support the Tex-Tech Coatings (TTC) division, overseeing equipment, facilities, and maintenance operations across multiple sites. This role ensures operational reliability, compliance, and efficiency while leading a team of maintenance professionals. Occasional travel to customers, suppliers, and vendors is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead equipment and facility maintenance across TTC sites (Main Plant, External Warehouse, Weaving Facility).
- Supervise and coordinate maintenance, mechanical, and electrical teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Manage boiler operation, electrical systems, compressed gases, water, refrigeration, and wastewater treatment for uninterrupted service.
- Maintain emission control devices (Solvent Recovery Unit, Thermal Oxidizer, Water Scrubber) ensuring EPA compliance.
- Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.
- Oversee installation, relocation, and modification of production equipment.
- Ensure plant security, fire protection systems, and safety compliance.
- Support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs.
- Inspect ongoing and completed work to maintain quality standards and OSHA safety compliance.
- Coordinate contractor activities for plant projects and maintenance functions.
- Manage inventory control of maintenance materials, supplies, and spare parts.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.
- Design and modify electrical and mechanical equipment layouts for optimal plant flow.
- Support Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) planning.
- Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and maintenance spend tracking.
- Lead and manage capital projects from concept to completion.
- Drive employee development, training, and succession planning.
- Maintain and update plant drawings and schematics.
- Ensure compliance with permits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
- Other duties may be assigned
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related technical field).
Qualifications & Skills
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, plant engineering, or industrial maintenance.
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing maintenance teams.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, machining practices, and fabrication techniques.
- Expertise in modern manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and machine-shop practices.
- Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and tooling problems.
- Skilled in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost reduction strategies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient in AutoDesk, SolidWorks, and CAD design software.
- Familiarity with computer-controlled machine tools, high-volume automated production equipment, and ERP systems.
- Strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, and training courses.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in non-climate-controlled manufacturing environments.
- Comfortable with loud equipment, chemicals, and PPE requirements.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, walk stairs, and stand on concrete floors.
Benefit Program
• Medical Care with Telemedicine service
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (Employee Only)
• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and/or Dependent Life Insurance
• Optional Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Program Internal Development
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Programs
• Internal Development