Mechanical Engineer

Domtar Products•Sanford, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is seeking a Mechanical Engineer at its Sanford, Florida location. This full-time, permanent position supports maintenance and reliability in an industrial mill environment. The engineer develops and tracks preventive maintenance schedules, applies predictive maintenance techniques, troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and recommends and implements equipment upgrades. The role also maintains maintenance records, coordinates work with production and operations teams, supports outage and project planning, and leads the mechanical maintenance crew when the supervisor is absent. The engineer oversees contractors and ensures maintenance work complies with applicable safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Maintenance experience in an industrial or process plant environment.
Deep understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in challenging environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills, including computer-based maintenance software such as SAP, MS Office, and scheduling software.
Ability to work with all levels of the organization, including the management committee and senior leaders.
Successful completion of the applicable selection process, which may include interviews, an employment background check, pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, reference verifications, aptitude tests for some positions, and a fitness-for-duty test for some positions.

Nice To Haves

2–6 years of experience working in an industrial mill as a Mechanical or Maintenance Engineer.
Experience on projects with an operating company or engineering firm as part of a team.
Ability to utilize AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and track preventive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment uptime and minimize breakdowns.
Use predictive maintenance techniques and monitoring-system data to anticipate equipment failures.
Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in a timely manner.
Recommend and implement equipment upgrades or modifications to improve performance and reliability.
Ensure maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards, and follow company safety procedures such as Lockout/Tagout.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history, often using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Coordinate maintenance schedules and support projects in collaboration with production, operations, and management teams.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement solutions.
Lead the mechanical maintenance crew when the supervisor is absent.
Oversee contractors.
Develop job-planning and project-planning skills to assist with outage planning.