Plant Maintenance Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:
Provide maintenance, electrical, and hydraulic engineering support to plant maintenance teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Presents a commitment to high standards and the ability to inspire those qualities in others to the same high levels.
2. Coordinates the efforts of maintenance, electric, and hydraulic work teams and provides maintenance and mechanical engineering support to these teams.
3. Manages the facility's maintenance program with special attention to failure analysis and hydraulic pressure analysis.
4. Leads department efforts to provide technical training and guidance to management and team members.
5. Represents the company's position and interest effectively in dealings with outside contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants.
6. Communicates effectively in speaking, writing, and in listening.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. May supervise administration of engineering drawings and files.
2. May provide input to facility's quality improvement programs.
3. In smaller facilities may direct the machine parts storeroom operation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

1. Mechanical engineering degree with advanced work in electricals and hydraulics.
2. At least five years work experience in manufacturing industry which practices a participative teamwork approach with a high regard for the individual.
3. Demonstrates a style of participative management in problem solving, project implementation, and continuous improvement objectives. Offers a service-oriented willingness to function as a technical resource to work teams and location management.
4. Experienced in technical computer language and its applications.
5. Ability to manage a large number of projects concurrently.
6. Experience with coordinating hazardous materials handling and disposal.