Plant Engineer - Storm Lake, Iowa

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Storm Lake, IA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Supervise and plan maintenance and refrigeration activities to support plant equipment and automated systems (PLCs, HMIs, robotics). Oversee maintenance supervisors, coordinate contractors/vendors, manage training, assist with budgeting, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and ensure parts and assets availability.
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SUMMARY: 

This position is responsible for supervising and planning the cost-effective and timely execution of maintenance activities necessary to support the operation of all equipment and processes within the Processing Maintenance and Refrigeration departments. Responsibilities include directing, coordinating, and supporting maintenance supervisors and team members; collaborating with contractors, vendors, and company engineering teams on equipment modifications or installations; and troubleshooting and resolving new or complex technical issues related to equipment and processes.

This role is also responsible for efficiently managing and maintaining highly automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and maintaining the maintenance training program for maintenance team members; assisting with budget preparation and oversight; coordinating team member work schedules; ensuring required parts and assets are available and properly maintained; providing information to support management decision-making; and performing other duties as needed.


REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; a combination of related education and experience may be considered.


Experience: Minimum of 5 years of maintenance supervisory experience, including experience leading maintenance supervisors.


Computer Skills: Basic computer proficiency required.


Communication Skills: Must communicate effectively and provide clear, specific direction.


Special Skills: Requires strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration, automation, and maintenance training processes. Must exercise sound judgment, make effective decisions, stay organized, and appropriately accept and delegate responsibility.


Supervisory Responsibility: Provides supervision to maintenance supervisors and/or team members performing similar or related work.


Travel: 1–5 trips annually.


About requisition

Please submit a resume, resume is required for review.   


Priority consideration will be given to applicants at this facility, as well as priority for internal candidates impacted due to plant closure or job elimination.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

A Shift (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.


Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.


We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.


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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years maintenance supervisory experience, including leading maintenance supervisors
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, refrigeration, and automation systems
  • Experience with PLCs, HMIs, and robotics
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability and willingness to perform physical job requirements with or without accommodation
  • Submit a resume (required for review)

Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.

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The Company
HQ: Springdale, AR
24,043 Employees
Year Founded: 1935

What We Do

World's largest processor and marketer of protein food products. We think differently and we act boldly. At Tyson Foods, we're not only ready for tomorrow, we’re leading the way. We are a company of people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our shareholders, our customers, our team members, and our communities. We built our name on providing generations of families with wholesome, great-tasting chicken. But today’s Tyson Foods is so much more. As values and behaviors around food have changed, so have we. Today, we’re innovators uniquely positioned to reshape what it means to feed our world. Today, we not only have the fastest growing portfolio of protein-centric brands, we offer greater transparency into everything we do.

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