Maintenance Engineer II (South)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define preventive maintenance (PM) work order scope, classification, and frequency for mechanical equipment selected for periodic or systematic maintenance.
• Lead or support troubleshooting for high vibration, abnormal noise, high temperature, seal/packing failures, lubrication issues, and repeated breakdowns on rotating machinery.
• Perform or coordinate root cause failure analysis on significant rotating failures and drive corrective actions (design changes, procedure updates, operating practice changes).
• Develop and update Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs) or PM plans, using manufacturer recommendations and field experience.
• Maintain and update EDMS-based procedures, SMPs, and related engineering documents assigned to Maintenance Engineering.
• Use SAP (or equivalent CMMS) to manage work orders, notifications, PM tasks, and equipment histories.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to operations and maintenance for rotating and fixed equipment issues; lead or assist in troubleshooting chronic or complex problems.
• Perform or coordinate failure analysis and corrective actions; monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and life cycle cost.
• Stay abreast and facilitate the incorporation of new reliability technology and industry best practices to drive reliability improvements.

Educational, Experience and Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree from an accredited university required.
• Minimum of 5 years of chemical plant experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, strong work planning and organizational skills required.
• A current, valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is required.

Physical Demands

• Sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office.
• Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
• May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.
• Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.