Sr Mechanical Plant Engineer
Core
Define, organize, plan, and execute small capital investment projects for HVAC, mechanical systems, and utilities in a chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing plant to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical plant engineer (facilities & capital projects)
Builds
Production plant infrastructure (HVAC, boilers, fire protection, fume hoods) and small capital projects
Domain
Chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing + mechanical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HVAC system design and troubleshooting, mechanical systems engineering, capital project management, regulatory compliance (cGMP/safety), utility systems management, process optimization, technical documentation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with multi-building facility portfolios, mentoring junior engineers, external consulting coordination
Technologies
HVAC systems, natural gas boilers, fire water loops, fume hoods, engineering specifications
Responsibilities
Lead small to medium capital projects from concept to completion; oversee HVAC and mechanical infrastructure across multiple buildings; ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards; troubleshoot plant equipment to minimize downtime; develop engineering standards and work instructions; mentor junior engineering staff; provide technical guidance on fire protection and utility systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
