Senior Facilities & Plant Engineer at Tex Tech Industries – Kernersville, North Carolina

Title: Senior Facilities & Plant Engineer

Kernersville, North Carolina
Reports To: Plant Manager
Direct Reports: Maintenance Technicians

Position Summary

The Senior Facilities/Plant Engineer will support the Tex-Tech Coatings (TTC) division, overseeing equipment, facilities, and maintenance operations across multiple sites. This role ensures operational reliability, compliance, and efficiency while leading a team of maintenance professionals. Occasional travel to customers, suppliers, and vendors is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead equipment and facility maintenance across TTC sites (Main Plant, External Warehouse, Weaving Facility).
• Supervise and coordinate maintenance, mechanical, and electrical teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Manage boiler operation, electrical systems, compressed gases, water, refrigeration, and wastewater treatment for uninterrupted service.
• Maintain emission control devices (Solvent Recovery Unit, Thermal Oxidizer, Water Scrubber) ensuring EPA compliance.
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.
• Oversee installation, relocation, and modification of production equipment.
• Ensure plant security, fire protection systems, and safety compliance.
• Support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs.
• Inspect ongoing and completed work to maintain quality standards and OSHA safety compliance.
• Coordinate contractor activities for plant projects and maintenance functions.
• Manage inventory control of maintenance materials, supplies, and spare parts.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.
• Design and modify electrical and mechanical equipment layouts for optimal plant flow.
• Support Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) planning.
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and maintenance spend tracking.
• Lead and manage capital projects from concept to completion.
• Drive employee development, training, and succession planning.
• Maintain and update plant drawings and schematics.
• Ensure compliance with permits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related technical field).

Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, plant engineering, or industrial maintenance.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, machining practices, and fabrication techniques.
• Expertise in modern manufacturing processes, assembly techniques, and machine-shop practices.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment and tooling problems.
• Skilled in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost reduction strategies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in AutoDesk, SolidWorks, and CAD design software.
• Familiarity with computer-controlled machine tools, high-volume automated production equipment, and ERP systems.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel to suppliers, customers, and training courses.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled manufacturing environments.
• Comfortable with loud equipment, chemicals, and PPE requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, walk stairs, and stand on concrete floors.

Benefit Program

• Medical Care with Telemedicine service

• Dental Care

• Vision Care

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (Employee Only)

• Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and/or Dependent Life Insurance

• Optional Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Program Internal Development

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Wellness Programs

• Internal Development