Job Purpose

To coordinate all mechanical and electrical work with plant operations superintendent, plant managers, supervisors, and support staff. Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs and inventory tracking procedures.

We’d love to meet you if... 
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge 
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work 
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Ensure safety of all employees and contractors working in operating unit or department by driving continuous improvement towards a true safety culture. This includes supporting all corporate safety programs; developing SOP’s, identifying and eliminating hazards, and enforcing all safety rules.
• Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance and manufacturing policies and procedures) within area of responsibility.
• Lead staff development in: hiring practices, orientation, training, and evaluating & guiding performance
• Forecast, develop, and manage the maintenance budget.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet plant objectives, diagnose complex equipment problems, meet plant goals and manage department budget.
• Develop and lead preventative/predictive maintenance, including working with Hydraulics, Instrumentation, Process Control, Electrical, Pneumatic, Power Transmissions, Welding, and Fabrication, vibration analysis, balancing, alignment, oil analysis and NDT.
• Manage and oversee parts and maintenance programs and inventory
• Assist in developing plans for engineering improvements
• Initiate & lead in process improvement, cost reduction and capital project programs
• Work closely with vendors, regulatory agencies, corporate engineering and project managers to accomplish plant goals

What do I need to be successful?

• 5+ years’ mechanical and/or electrical supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience working with Hydraulics, Electrical, Pneumatic, Power Transmission, Welding, and Fabrication
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform responsibilities of position
• Knowledge of plant equipment, operations, predictive/preventative maintenance and CMMS systems and effective project management practices
• Knowledge of current management and supervisory techniques
• Thorough knowledge of plant equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair machinery through blue prints, P&ID schematics and root/cause failure analysis
• Ability to manage and direct the capital and EOM plan

Education

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Work Environment

Plant environment with exposure to sawdust, chemicals, extreme temperatures (hot and cold), loud noise and other inclement conditions.