Maintenance Engineer

Vestas•Windsor, CO

4d•$67,000 - $92,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer develops, executes, and continuously improves the preventive and predictive maintenance program for blade manufacturing. The role combines hands-on maintenance with maintenance planning and scheduling, vendor coordination, and asset management to maximize equipment uptime, ensure safe operations, and support on-time program execution in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. The engineer develops and maintains preventive maintenance schedules, performs routine maintenance and system checks where appropriate, coordinates specialized work with OEMs and third-party providers, and creates equipment-specific maintenance procedures and work instructions. The role also maintains asset records and documentation, supports commissioning and integration of new equipment, and develops machine monitoring and predictive analytics capabilities. The position analyzes equipment performance, maintenance, and failure data to improve maintenance intervals, identify recurring issues and root causes, and increase asset reliability. It generates reliability reports, monitors maintenance execution, supports equipment lifecycle and production activities, and collaborates with cross-functional, site, and global teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; another degree may be considered with experience.
At least five years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, refinery, renewable energy, or a similar industrial environment.
Strong understanding of reliability-centered maintenance, preventive maintenance, and predictive maintenance methodologies.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
Strong work ethic, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CMMS, ERP/MRP systems, and maintenance reporting tools.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and visual acuity to inspect equipment, read technical documentation, and operate a computer and office equipment.
Ability to use a computer, keyboard, and monitor for up to eight hours per day.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience in composite material science and molding operations.
Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing engineering, or reliability engineering.
Composite material or mould experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for critical blade-manufacturing tooling equipment.
Prepare maintenance reports and maintain detailed records of equipment maintenance and repairs for internal audits and inspections.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment where appropriate, including mechanical, basic electrical, and system-level checks.
Coordinate specialized preventive maintenance with OEMs and third-party service providers, including scheduling and overseeing on-site work.
Create, standardize, and maintain equipment-specific maintenance SOPs and work instructions for preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
Identify, track, and execute required maintenance across sites, including safety and regulatory inspections.
Maintain an asset register covering equipment configuration, status, maintenance history, and critical spares.
Support equipment commissioning, acceptance, and integration into the maintenance program.
Collect, organize, and maintain accessible equipment documentation, including manuals, drawings, and OEM-recommended maintenance information.
Develop implementation of real-time machine monitoring and predictive analytics, including vibration, temperature, and throughput measures.
Analyze equipment performance and failure data to improve maintenance intervals and identify root causes of recurring issues.
Generate equipment reliability reports and present them to stakeholders.
Monitor the timely and effective execution of preventive maintenance.
Support equipment startups, shutdowns, changeovers, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
Facilitate structured problem-solving using tools such as 5 Why, Kepner-Tregoe, and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
Analyze maintenance and operational data to identify trends, prioritize opportunities, and improve asset performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional, site, and global teams to support business objectives.
Use Microsoft Office, CMMS, ERP, and reporting tools to support decision-making and operational performance.
Demonstrate integrity, accountability, professionalism, and commitment to continuous improvement.