Engineering Jobs in New Salem, PA

The Head Maintenance Engineer is responsible for leading all maintenance activities in a food processing facility, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment and utilities. This role oversees the maintenance team, plans and executes preventive and corrective maintenance, supports continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards specific to food processing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Management

Lead, supervise, and develop the maintenance team (technicians, electricians, mechanics, contractors).

Plan daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities and assign work orders.

Establish clear performance goals, provide coaching, and conduct performance reviews.

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

2. Equipment & Facilities Maintenance

Oversee maintenance and reliability of food processing equipment (pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, fillers, CIP systems, refrigeration systems, boilers, compressors, pumps, packaging lines, etc.).

Ensure timely troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, and automation issues to minimize downtime.

Develop and maintain a preventive and predictive maintenance program for all critical assets.

Manage spare parts inventory, critical spares lists, and vendor relationships.

3. Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, 5S) and plant sanitation requirements.

Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance and Production to maintain product quality and prevent contamination.

Ensure equipment design and maintenance support hygienic design principles (cleanability, CIP/SIP, avoidance of dead legs and niches).

Support internal and external audits (regulatory, customer, third-party certifications such as SQF/FDA/DOA).

Maintain documentation of maintenance activities, calibrations, and inspections as required by regulatory bodies.

4. Utilities & Infrastructure

Oversee reliability and efficiency of plant utilities: refrigeration (ammonia/freon), steam/boilers, compressed air, water treatment, wastewater systems, and electrical distribution.

Monitor energy and utility consumption; identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency projects.

Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations related to utilities and hazardous systems (e.g., ammonia, pressure vessels, electrical safety).

5. Projects & Continuous Improvement

Lead or support capital projects such as new equipment installation, line upgrades, plant expansions, and automation initiatives.

Analyze downtime and maintenance data to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.

Implement reliability and maintenance best practices (RCM, TPM, 5S, Kaizen).

Prepare and manage the maintenance budget, including labor, parts, and contracted services.

6. Documentation & Systems

Develop and Maintain accurate CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) records for work orders, PMs, asset history, and spare parts.

Develop and maintain SOPs and maintenance instructions for critical equipment.

Ensure all maintenance work adheres to lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering (or related field); or equivalent technical education and experience.

5+ years of maintenance experience in food or beverage manufacturing

5+ years in a supervisory or leadership role within an industrial maintenance or engineering function.

Technical Skills

*Strong knowledge of food processing equipment and hygienic design principles.

*Experience with refrigeration systems (ammonia preferred), boilers, CIP systems, and high-speed packaging/filling lines.

*Solid understanding of electrical systems, PLCs, automation, and instrumentation.

*Proficiency with CMMS software and basic data analysis for maintenance KPIs.

*Knowledge of relevant codes and regulations (food safety, OSHA, environmental, pressure vessels, ammonia, etc.).

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.