What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Engineer position at PeopleShare?

PeopleShare is hiring a Maintenance Engineer for our client located in the Richmond Metro area - Are you the type who thrives on precision and loves to solve problems? As our Maintenance Engineer, you'll be the mastermind behind ensuring the seamless operation of our facility and equipment. From crafting preventative maintenance plans to troubleshooting systems, your expertise will keep everything running at peak performance—because we all know, a well-oiled machine never crashes.

Details for Maintenance Engineer

Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am - 5 : 00 pm
Pay Range : $80,000 - $90,000
Full Time
Direct Hire
Structured training plan
Benefits & PTO

Maintenance Engineer Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance plan for both the facility and each piece of equipment.

Formulate and document procedures to ensure coordination with production goals.

Supervise and direct a talented team of maintenance workers for continuity in operations.

Plan, promote, and organize training activities to keep everyone sharp and ready.

Oversee spare parts inventory to avoid any downtime due to shortages.

Troubleshoot DCS and AS / RS when necessary.

Manage the use of outside maintenance contractors, ensuring safety and compliance.

Lead hazardous materials training for outside contractors (safety first!).

Handle hazardous waste after proper training (don't worry, we’ll guide you!).

Perform other duties as required to keep the operation running smoothly.

Maintenance Engineer Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervise employees in the Maintenance Department, ensuring work is completed efficiently and up to standard.

Take charge in hiring, training, and assessing performance, providing feedback to keep your team at their best.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (B.S.) from a four-year college or university.

At least 5 years of related experience or a suitable combination of education and experience.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, manuals, and presentations.

Solid grasp of mathematical concepts, including probability, geometry, and trigonometry.

Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization—flexibility is key!

Maintenance Engineer Physical Demands :

Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel objects.

Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and handle moderate noise levels.

Maintenance Engineer Work Environment :

Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Moderate noise levels in the work environment.

PeopleShare is the largest staffing company on the east coast hiring temporary to permanent and permanent jobs in Virginia throughout the Chesterfield, Midlothian, Bon Air, Chester, Mechanicsville, Ashland, Colonial Heights, Glen Allen, Ashland, Sandston, Rockville, Powhatan, Highland Springs, and Henrico areas. We have openings for technician, low-voltage, electrician, maintenance, repair technician, construction, company vehicle, mechanic, chemical mixing technician, forklift, field technician, builder, technologist, installer, chemical mixing technician, forklift, electrical installer, chemical mixing technician, forklift, equipment installer, electrical apprentice, maintenance technician, chemical mixing technician, forklift, equipment assembler, assembler, electrical assembler, field installer, tools, low voltage, electrical, repairs, installer, technician, machine installer, machine builder, maintenance tech chemical mixing technician, forklift,

PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and / or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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Salary : $80,000 - $90,000

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