Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The main function of the Mechanical Engineer is to coordinate, troubleshoot, direct and supervise the work effort within their area of the Maintenance department. Responsibilities include organizing, assigning, expediting and supervising the implementation of preventive maintenance, emergency repairs and job order requests on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other departments to determine mechanical maintenance and project needs for all plant facilities.
• Plan and install new and improved mechanical equipment to increase efficiency and performance of plant production processes.
• Report project/work order costs monthly and general equipment in SAP.
• Coordinate the scheduling of projects to fit downtime, materials, and manpower requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and economic justification for projects or capital authorizations for management evaluation.
• Develop and execute capital projects.
• Investigate job order requests to determine the extent and importance of the job and act accordingly.
• Initiate and/or improve preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and loss of production.
• Troubleshoot and debug as needed.
• Lead department Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) team and report monthly in departmental KPI meetings.
• Actively participate in department Tier II meetings.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering, preferably with 5-10 years of reliability engineering experience within a chemical manufacturing facility. Applicants with less than 5 years of experience will be considered.
• Ability to manage and lead both strategic long-term programs/projects and address short-term operational issues.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with Failure Mode and Effective Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Knowledge of predictive techniques for fixed and rotating equipment (e.g., vibration analysis, oil analysis, nondestructive testing, thermography).
• Familiarity with piping systems, ASME and API codes, and rotating equipment.
• Understanding of PSM systems.
• Six Sigma or Lean certification is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use steps and ladders, use hands to touch, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Must 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.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (typically office-based).
• Work in operating units may require usage of PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.
• May involve exposure to outside elements and require usage of stairs and elevators.
• Occasional travel, including air or auto travel, may be required.