Maintenance Engineer

CENTURY ALUMINUM•Robards, KY

17d

About The Position

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support and improve the reliability, safety, and performance of mechanical systems across our facility. This role bridges engineering and maintenance, focusing on equipment reliability, preventive maintenance strategies, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable on the plant floor and working with data, drawings, and maintenance systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
3+ years of experience in an industrial maintenance or reliability-focused role
Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems, including rotating equipment and industrial power transmission
Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and OEM documentation
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, mining, metals, chemical, or energy environments
Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP PM)
Reliability engineering tools experience (RCFA, FMEA, vibration analysis, oil analysis, etc.)
Experience supporting continuous improvement or TPM initiatives

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for mechanical maintenance activities, including troubleshooting of rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems
Develop, optimize, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Analyze equipment failures and lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) efforts
Support planning and execution of major repairs, overhauls, and shutdown activities
Review equipment performance and recommend design or process improvements to improve reliability and reduce downtime
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment availability and safety
Support maintenance documentation including procedures, job plans, bills of material, and equipment criticality rankings
Assist with spare parts strategy, vendor coordination, and technical evaluations
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
Manage capital projects, major maintenance projects, equipment installations, and commissioning as required