Plant Engineer - Storm Lake, Iowa

Tyson Foods
Iowa
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Judgment","Decision-making","Organization","Delegation"]

Supervise and plan cost-effective maintenance execution for Processing Maintenance and Refrigeration departments, ensuring timely support for equipment and processes. Lead and coordinate maintenance supervisors and team members, partnering with contractors, vendors, and engineering teams on equipment modifications or installations. Troubleshoot complex technical issues and manage highly automated systems using PLCs, HMIs, and robotics, including training, scheduling, parts/asset availability, and budget support.

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Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods
20 hours ago

Plant Engineer - Storm Lake, Iowa

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Job Summary

Supervise and plan cost-effective maintenance execution for Processing Maintenance and Refrigeration departments, ensuring timely support for equipment and processes. Lead and coordinate maintenance supervisors and team members, partnering with contractors, vendors, and engineering teams on equipment modifications or installations. Troubleshoot complex technical issues and manage highly automated systems using PLCs, HMIs, and robotics, including training, scheduling, parts/asset availability, and budget support.
Location: Iowa
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Industrial, Process & Manufacturing Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Supervise and plan maintenance activities to support all equipment and processes in Processing Maintenance and Refrigeration departments.
  • •Direct, coordinate, and support maintenance supervisors and team members.
  • •Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and engineering teams on equipment modifications or installations.
  • •Troubleshoot and resolve new or complex technical issues related to equipment and processes.
  • •Manage automated systems and maintenance training, including schedules, budgets, and ensuring required parts/assets are maintained.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Paid Leave401kHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceDentalVisionPrescription DrugRelocation

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience, including leading maintenance supervisors.
  • •Bachelor’s degree preferred; a combination of related education and experience may be considered.
  • •Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration, automation, and maintenance training processes.
  • •Must communicate effectively and provide clear, specific direction.
  • •Basic computer proficiency required.
Experience:MaintenanceAutomationRefrigeration
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationJudgmentDecision-makingOrganizationDelegation
Tech Stack:PLCsHMIsRoboticsAutomation

Company Brief

Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a global food company that produces and markets chicken, beef, and pork products, along with prepared foods and packaged protein brands for retail and foodservice customers.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Springdale, United States
Founded: 1935
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