Hydraulics Specialist

Job Summary

The position is responsible for tuning hydraulic extrusion equipment and monitoring other Non-Destructive testing to achieve optimal performance and reliability across all Hydro Extrusion North America locations. This position reports directly to the Director of Reliability. The job requires extensive travel (80%), and the home office will be based in the United States.

What you will be doing

• Perform testing and tuning to ensure no hydraulic shock is occurring during operation that can result in early hydraulic system failures.
• Tune hydraulic equipment to OEM standards ensuring dead cycle times are maintained at design levels for productivity and equipment reliability.
• Trouble shoot hydraulic issues when plant resources require support.
• Cook up all activities through the local Maintenance Manager. Coordination with the Supply Chain Manager in the event of required scheduled outages.
• Work within
• Perform root cause analysis on hydraulic failures with emphasis on preventing and/or delaying future failures to increase mean time between failure.
• Support hydraulic equipment upgrades across ENA as needed.
• Use standard project management tools, practices, and software to manage and communicate

What will make you successful?

• Required Education/Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years industrial hydraulics experience.
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Read and interpret hydraulic drawings
  • PLC experience in hydraulic systems.
  • Basic controls and electrical systems
  • PLC programming knowledge for the purpose of tuning hydraulic systems.
  • Demonstrated engineering experience in Asset Strategy, PdM, PM, and Problem Solving.
  • Experience in using change management principles to successfully change organizational culture.
• Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of extrusion press hydraulics helpful.
  • BS in Engineering is preferred.
  • Hydraulic experience without a BS in Engineering will be considered.
  • Preferred candidates will have working knowledge of complete hydraulic system best practices for life cycle acceleration and proactive/preventative maintenance
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of our organization from shop floor to top management.
  • Influential leadership that demonstrates ability to achieve results through others.
  • Ability to maintain a focused systematic approach.
  • Good understanding and demonstrated project management experience.
  • Adaptable to change.
  • Good Computer Skills. (Includes knowledge of Microsoft products as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project, CAD experience is preferred). Experience with data analysis from a computerized management system is helpful.
  • Ability to travel extensively

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.