Job Description
Senior Maintenance Engineer - Kentucky
Position Summary
A leading advanced manufacturing organization supporting critical industrial and energy-related applications is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to support plant reliability, asset performance, and long-term maintenance strategy within a high-performance production environment.
This role partners closely with Operations, Reliability, and Engineering teams to develop and execute strategic maintenance initiatives that improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and plant sustainability. The position is responsible for planning and coordinating major maintenance activities, capital improvements, equipment upgrades, and repair programs for both rotating and stationary assets.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for maintenance and mechanical integrity programs while supporting safe and efficient plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Attributes
A leading advanced manufacturing organization supporting critical industrial and energy-related applications is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to support plant reliability, asset performance, and long-term maintenance strategy within a high-performance production environment.
This role partners closely with Operations, Reliability, and Engineering teams to develop and execute strategic maintenance initiatives that improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and plant sustainability. The position is responsible for planning and coordinating major maintenance activities, capital improvements, equipment upgrades, and repair programs for both rotating and stationary assets.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for maintenance and mechanical integrity programs while supporting safe and efficient plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and implement repair solutions for rotating and stationary equipment in coordination with OEMs, manufacturers, and external repair vendors.
- Develop equipment specifications, maintenance standards, and repair procedures for critical plant assets.
- Support the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and plant modifications.
- Develop and maintain maintenance project schedules, including expense and capital improvement initiatives.
- Lead and supervise major equipment repairs, shutdown activities, and mechanical upgrades.
- Recommend equipment modifications and reliability improvements to optimize plant performance and reduce downtime.
- Assist in the development and implementation of plant operating procedures and maintenance best practices.
- Support compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operational management systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with rotating equipment design, repair, and reliability practices.
- Knowledge of welding processes and mechanical repair methods.
- Working knowledge of equipment lubrication and preventive maintenance strategies.
- Familiarity with ASME codes and industrial mechanical standards.
- Understanding of industrial safe work practices including:
- Confined Space Entry
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Hot Work permitting
- Permit-to-work systems
Preferred Attributes
- Experience managing maintenance projects and equipment upgrades in a continuous manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, contractors, and maintenance personnel.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Commitment to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | KY |
| Industry | Accounting and Auditing Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1979 |
| Website | http://www.rwr.com |
About Company
When Richard, Wayne & Roberts began in 1979, our goal was to operate on a level of professionalism commensurate with that of the companies we work for. We strive to be a business partner, a resource our clients can turn to with confidence to fill key positions in their companies.
Based on our repeat business rate (more than 70 percent of our assignments come from existing clients), we have proven that we are a trustworthy partner. Our recruiters all specialize in a particular industry. Because they do, they know exactly where to start looking for qualified candidates. They also understand special terminology, grasp job requirements quickly, and can better evaluate candidates. Finally, they know what the salary structures are and can help you formulate competitive offers.
We dedicate our work to the development and success of the recruiters we hire, the clients we represent, and the candidates we serve. Richard, Wayne and Roberts' goal is to leave a legacy of lives more fulfilled by our commitment to each of our candidates' and clients' unique talents and needs.
With over 40 years of successful service as a professional search firm, RWR consistently ranks in the Top 5 Permanent Placement Recruiting Firms by the Houston Business Journal; and as one of the Best Professional Recruiting and Executive Search Firms in America, by Forbes.
We recruit on a local, national, and international basis as required for each client engagement.
We are client-focused, keeping you our top priority throughout the placement process.
As an external representative of your company, we assure all candidates are treated with honesty and respect throughout the job search process, and we pride ourselves on communicating feedback promptly.
Skills
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Capital Equipmentunmatched
- Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)unmatched
- Commissioningunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Engineering Managementunmatched
- Environmental Management Systemsunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Equipment Specificationunmatched
- Fixed Plant/Equipmentunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintenance Servicesunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
- Mechanical Maintenanceunmatched
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
- Operational Strategyunmatched
- Operations Managementunmatched
- Operations Processesunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
- Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Production Systemsunmatched
- Project Scheduleunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Reliability Engineeringunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Sustainabilityunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Weldingunmatched
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