Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

BlueScope•Kalama, WA

1d•$115,000 - $142,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the CPNA Maintenance and Engineering team, this role directs the design and installation of new or replacement electrical and automation equipment, develops standards for reliability and guidelines for engineering and maintenance activities on said equipment, and ensures engineering drawings and technical information are kept up to date for equipment identified. The Mechanical Engineer is also responsible for the daily maintenance activities on equipment and systems within their responsibility and may support other maintenance activities during breakdowns, line shuts, annual shuts, or when the need arises. The company is a leading west-coast manufacturer of coated and painted metal for construction, providing enduring products, inspiring design options, and superior customer experience. They are part of NS BlueScope Coated Products North America (CPNA), a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or 15 years of experience in a mechanical engineering role.
5 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering role.
2 years industrial maintenance engineer experience.
Ability to effectively manage projects from conception to completion. Include budgeting, design, manpower allocation, timeline development, documentation and technical instruction.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to analyze and solve problems through application of principles of mechanics, electricity, and fluid dynamics to machines and equipment.
Ability to understand the operation of moderately complex tools, machines and systems.
Ability to operate and understand a variety of computer applications and systems such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and SAP.
Drive for Results
Drive to develop effective teams/projects
Process Management
Intellectual Horsepower
Written Communications
Functional/Technical skills

Nice To Haves

Preferred 5 years industrial maintenance engineer experience.
Heavy Manufacturing experience in the implementation of automation projects with successful cost and performance outcomes.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Directs the design and installation of new or replacement equipment.
Identify and implement process equipment improvements utilizing reliability-based maintenance philosophy.
Lead the design and development of mechanical projects and initiatives within the plant.
Work with planners/scheduler to develop detailed shutdown work plans.
Establishing repair priorities through communications with the operating departments, line maintenance associates and planners.
Keeping Planners informed as to status of equipment repair.
Documentation of activities and status in the work orders.
Ensures engineering drawings, maintenance procedures and technical information are kept up to date.
Provide direction to maintenance associates and contract labor.
Optimize spares holding levels, develop efficient supply contracts and minimize stock holding costs.
Develop & organize training programs for maintenance associates that apply to operations, maintenance and safety.
Carries out root cause analysis on equipment failures and takes appropriate measures to prevent failures from recurring.
Assist other maintenance activities across CPNA as required.