Senior Engineer, Mechanical

Domtar Products•Hawesville, KY
•Onsite

About The Position

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Senior Engineer, Mechanical. This job is full-time permanent.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Maintenance experience in industrial/process plant environment.
  • Ability to work with all levels of the organization, including the management committee and senior leaders.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • 2-6 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.
  • The ability to utilize AutoCAD is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in a timely manner.
  • Recommend and implement upgrades or modifications to improve equipment performance and reliability.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
  • Follow company safety procedures, such as Lockout/Tagout.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history, often using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • 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.
  • Lead the mechanical maintenance crew in the absence of the supervisor.
  • Oversee contractors.
  • Develop job planning and project planning skills to assist with outage planning.

Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • supportive working environment
  • rewarding career paths
  • plenty of opportunities for learning and growth
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