Mechanical Engineer

Domtar Products • Plymouth, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is seeking a Maintenance Engineer at our Pulp Mill in Plymouth, North Carolina. The Maintenance Engineer will report to the Fiberline Maintenance Superintendent. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, upkeep and continuous improvement of all mechanical equipment and systems related to the fluff pulp machine as well as responding to equipment breakdowns and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate must have a deep understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• 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 with computer-based maintenance software such as SAP, MS Office and scheduling software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in construction management and/or maintenance experience in industrial/process plant environment.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization, including the management committee and senior leaders.
• You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Nice To Haves

• It is preferred that the candidate have 1- 4 years of experience working in an industrial mill as a Mechanical/ Maintenance Engineer. Experience on projects with an operating company or engineering firm as part of a team is considered an asset.
• The ability to utilize AutoCAD is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preventive and predictive maintenance: Develop, implement, and track preventative maintenance schedules to maximize equipment uptime and minimize breakdowns. Use predictive maintenance techniques and data from monitoring systems to anticipate failures.
• Troubleshooting and repair: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in a timely manner.
• Installation and upgrades: Recommend and implement upgrades or modifications to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Safety and compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards. Follow company safety procedures, such as Lockout/Tagout.
• Record-keeping: Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history, often using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaboration: Work with production, operations, and management teams to coordinate maintenance schedules and support projects. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to find and implement solutions.
• Leadership: Lead the mechanical maintenance crew of 9 mechanics in the absence of the supervisor. Oversee contractors.
• Planning: Develop job planning and project planning skills to assist with outage planning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees