Senior Facilities Mechanical Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Reno, NV (Job ID US3596397_BH9937267)

Description

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Senior Mechanical Facilities Engineer for a direct-hire position at a cutting-edge clean energy manufacturing client in Reno, NV. If you are passionate about shaping the world we live in and are ready to reengineer your future, trust the experts at hiring experts.

Overview
Our client is transforming the battery supply chain by developing scalable, sustainable technologies to recover, refine, and reuse critical materials. With a mission rooted in environmental responsibility and operational excellence, they design and operate world-class industrial processes for a cleaner energy future.

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Facilities Engineer to support operations across office and production facilities. This individual will collaborate with Facilities Operations and Maintenance teams to optimize equipment reliability, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement projects in a high-tech, fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning, optimization, and troubleshooting of utility mechanical systems, including chillers, gas generators, compressors, and HVAC systems.
• Develop and refine preventive maintenance (PM) programs to increase uptime and equipment life.
• Apply root cause analysis and other problem-solving methodologies to drive reliability improvements.
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to plan and execute work with minimal impact to business operations.
• Manage small to mid-sized internal projects (typically $1M–$5M), including scope definition, vendor coordination, and progress tracking.
• Ensure operational readiness of new and existing mechanical infrastructure in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Support KPIs related to capacity, availability, and energy efficiency; identify and implement improvement projects.
• Provide technical support to maintenance technicians, including procedure development and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of facilities engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Proven expertise in mechanical utilities systems operations, including HVAC, chillers, compressors, gas generators, and facility piping systems.
• Direct experience with equipment commissioning and developing preventive maintenance strategies.
• Strong understanding of industrial facility operations (not construction-focused roles).
• Experience leading tenant improvement or facilities expansion projects in the $1M–$5M range.
• Familiarity with electrical and control systems for utility integration.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across maintenance, engineering, and operations teams.
• Hands-on, adaptable, and effective in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Preferred Industry Backgrounds (not required, but ideal):
Candidates with experience in the following industries often transition well into this role:

• Semiconductor
• Battery manufacturing
• Data centers
• Chemical processing
• Pharmaceutical production
• Other technical manufacturing environments with high uptime requirements

Company Benefits

• Annual salary range: $120,000 – $150,000, depending on experience, skills, and education.
• Generous relocation assistance is available.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

What happens next
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in the Kelly Engineering network. That means our team of expert engineering recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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