Engineering Technician III (100% Traveling)

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water. Join us in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment where you can make an impact, develop lasting relationships, and build a satisfying career.

About the role

This is a remote position with extensive travel (approximately 75% of the year). The Engineering Technician III will work on the production floor with plant technicians at Niagara facilities nationwide, performing diagnostic visits, participating in annual rebuilds/overhauls, and providing support to plants in need.

Responsibilities

• Providing Plant Support for Niagara Facilities
  • Provide aid and expertise to plant maintenance teams and internal Engineering Technicians.
  • Assist in repairs on production machinery as necessary.
  • Provide information on needs for the long-term success of facilities, including the Focus Line Process.
• Diagnostic Visits
  • Identify problems and wear & tear on machine centers for every line.
  • Perform root cause analysis for corrective actions.
  • Develop suggestions for parts and labor needed during annual rebuilds/overhauls.
• Annual Rebuilds/Overhauls
  • Work on teams of 4, alongside plant maintenance teams.
  • Prepare machine centers to repair/rebuild problems found during Diagnostic Visits.
• Training
  • Attend machine center-specific master class training as a baseline.
  • Assist with the evaluation of Engineering Technicians' skills on machine centers via a written assessment card.
  • Assist with the training of Engineering Technicians through an OJT (On-the-Job Training) style format.
  • Suggest machine center-specific training modules for Engineering Technicians beyond the OJT system.
  • Assist with the further development and implementation of the OJT style training for the group.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 4 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 4 years of experience in the position.
  • 2 years of experience managing people/projects (may include a combination of work experience and education).
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
  • 6 years of experience working in the position.
  • 4 years of experience managing people/projects (may include a combination of work experience and education).
• Education:
  • Minimum Required: Associate's Degree in Engineering or other related field.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams, often with plant maintenance staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with a proven record of taking initiative.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exhibit leadership capability.
• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to execute tasks in a dynamic and ever-changing environment.
• Sound judgment and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce.
• Required to be considered an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in a given machine center pertinent to Niagara Bottling’s business needs.

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority.
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately.
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals.
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly.
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively.
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers.
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes.
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency.
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve oneself through growth and development opportunities.
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $28.90 - $41.91.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is designed to support both you and your family:

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical, including virtual care options.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members.
• Family Building Benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
• Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.
• Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.