WAP-Plant Engineering Tech/Maintenance Planner-Willmar, MN- Jennie-O
About The Position
The Engineering Technician works closely with all plant engineering personnel to improve equipment and process reliability, as well as ensure efficient and cost-effective use of plant resources. This role involves planning jobs across a wide array of equipment, requiring basic mechanical knowledge and coordination with craftsmen and storeroom personnel. The technician will lead daily planning and scheduling meetings to coordinate with operations and maintenance, manage a large backlog of work, and conduct frequent audits on processing equipment to assess operating conditions and review reliability programs. They will also provide input on equipment obsolescence and replacement, and interface with equipment manufacturers.
Requirements
- A strong pattern of initiative
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Good problem-solving, decision making, and project management skills
- Ability to climb ladders, lift to 50 pounds, and work in confined spaces.
- The ability to learn and effectively use various software programs including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, the company's EAM's system (Work Order System), and Microsoft Outlook (Email).
Nice To Haves
- Minimum two-year degree in Engineering Technology and/or minimum of four years of work experience as an Engineering Technician and/or minimum of 5 years work experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic or Electrician.
- Ability to use measurement equipment (calipers, flowmeters, etc.).
- Ability to use advanced condition monitoring equipment (vibration analyzer, infrared camera, etc.) in an industrial environment.
- A solid background in mechanical and electrical systems as well as training in maintenance reliability theory.
- Demonstrated proficiency with various software programs including Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, the company's EAM system, and Microsoft Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Works closely with all plant engineering personnel in support of improved equipment and process reliability as well as efficient and cost-effective use of plant resources.
- Effectively plans jobs across a wide array of equipment.
- Coordinates, plans, and schedules jobs with area craftsmen and storeroom personnel.
- Leads daily planning/scheduling meetings designed to orchestrate coordination with operations and maintenance to complete backlogged work with the effective utilization of plant resources.
- Effectively manages large backlog of work and be able to set priorities in planning process.
- Conducts frequent audits on processing equipment, assessing the operating condition and reviewing the reliability program for these assets.
- Provides input to address equipment obsolescence and replacement, and interface with equipment manufacturers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
