Plant Engineer

DC Fabricators is located in Florence, New Jersey, approximately 20 miles south of Trenton, New Jersey, right on the Delaware River (see web site for aerial view). DC Fabricators both engineers and fabricates/manufactures the equipment at this site. DC Fabricators has been supplying equipment to the United States Navy for over 55 years.

For more information, visit: www.dcfab.com

We are seeking a full time Plant Engineer to join our team!

This position is concerned with overseeing the physical condition of the facility (including buildings, utilities, and equipment), coordinating facilities projects, ensuring a clean and safe workplace, and ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.

Essential functions of the Plant Engineer:

- Hires, supervises and disciplines the hourly personnel assigned to the direction of the Plant Engineer.

- Coordinates and manages facilities projects such as new construction, renovations, repairs, new equipment installation, etc.

- Proposes and works on projects that help ensure that the facilities are running in the most efficient, cost-effective, and safest manner possible while maximizing the use of available space.

- Provides input and assists with compilation of annual Capital Expenditure projects and executes the approved Capital Expenditure Plan.

- Coordinates emergency repairs on the facility.

- Interfaces with representatives from OSHA, the EPA, and local and state government agencies, as required.

- Ensures compliance with EPA regulations, OSHA regulations, and building codes, while maintaining the proper documentation.

- Coordinates and oversees contractors performing work on facilities.

- Generates purchase requisitions for Maintenance supplies, contractor work and new equipment.

- Reviews proposals, drawings, and specification documents for accuracy prior to awarding a purchase order to a contractor.

- Compiles estimated costs of prospective facilities projects.

- Generates facilities project schedules and monitors schedule performance.

- Prepares technical reports for use by management to make decisions related to facilities.

- Provides regular updates on major facilities projects to upper management.

- Obtains permits for new construction and renovation projects.

- Negotiates contracts with contractors and service providers.

- Facilitates and approves site layouts/floorplans as required.

- Reviews utility bills for accuracy.

- Track preventative and repair maintenance on all equipment within the ERP Maintenance Module (Epicor).

- Maintain the Asset List for the facility.

- Organize and catalog Maintenance Spare Parts inventory.

- Coordinates with the Facility Security Officer to address security and surveillance issues.

- Performs other tasks as assigned.

Education, Skills, and Abilities

Education: B.S. in Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience

Experience: Five (5) years of heavy industrial manufacturing experience required.

Other Skills & Abilities:

- Ability to work collaboratively with others. Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical (480v experience preferred), and HVAC systems. Experience with DC controls for older equipment and VFD applications for AC components. Ability to provide diagnosis of CNC machine tool problems and manage CNC repairs. Knowledge of plumbing, construction, environmental regulations, and industrial safety are strongly desired.

- Experience with boiler operations is desired. A Boiler Operator Black Seal license will be required.

- Background in vehicle maintenance with emphasis on forklifts.

- Must be a US Citizen at time of hire.

Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills are required. Must have a working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.

D C Fabricators Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

- Day shift

- Monday to Friday

- On call

- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person