Aegis is partnered with a well-established food manufacturer with a long history in the Chicago area and a highly tenured workforce. They are seeking an experienced Building / Plant Engineer/ Facilities Manager to oversee the overall facility, building systems, and maintenance operations at their large 24-hour manufacturing plant.
This is a hands-on leadership position that will essentially serve as the facility manager for the plant.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee water/wastewater and filtration systems
- Manage HVAC, plumbing, high-pressure steam, and general building infrastructure
- Lead a small team of mechanics and oversee stationary engineers
- Coordinate third-party vendors and contractors for repairs, installations, and capital projects
- Manage ongoing facility maintenance and building improvements
- Support a 24-hour manufacturing operation and respond to facility needs as necessary
Requirements:
- 5+ years of facility, building, or plant engineering/maintenance experience
- Strong hands-on experience with water/wastewater systems, filtration, HVAC, and plumbing
- Previous experience leading maintenance personnel
- Experience managing outside contractors and vendors
- Manufacturing experience required
- Union environment experience strongly preferred
- Food/beverage, pharmaceutical, medical device, or chemical manufacturing experience is a plus
- Ability to obtain required stationary engineer, wastewater operator, and underground storage tank operator licenses if not already held
This is a full-time, on-site opportunity near Midway Airport in Chicago with compensation up to $160K plus a 5–10% discretionary bonus.
You should be proficient in:
- Plumbing
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Facilities Maintenance Experience
- HVAC Maintenance