Senior Specialist, Maintenance

HYUNDAI TRANSYS•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Maintenance Senior Specialist is the senior technical and engineering resource on the Facility Maintenance team and is accountable for the reliability of production equipment and facility systems. The role owns the plant preventive maintenance program, leads root cause analysis of equipment failures, and drives equipment and process improvements to minimize downtime. The position leads the engineering aspects of introducing and changing equipment, from specification review through installation, commissioning, and start-up. It manages associated projects, contractors, and budgets; oversees maintenance data and performance indicators; and reports improvement priorities and results to management. It also provides technical standards, engineering guidance, troubleshooting methods, and training to Maintenance Technicians and Group Leaders. The role supports company policies, certification standards, environmental and health and safety requirements, and a safe, clean workplace. Work is generally performed in indoor office and warehouse environments. The position includes frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional bending, squatting, reaching, forceful gripping, lifting, carrying, and pushing or pulling loads up to 25 pounds; and constant fine manipulation, including computer work. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent combinations of relevant education, technical training, and maintenance experience may be considered.
Minimum of 3 years of maintenance engineering or equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience leading equipment installation, commissioning, or improvement projects.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to report to management.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to collaborate with Production, Quality, Procurement, EHS, and external contractors.
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in SAP maintenance functions, including work-order processing, PM scheduling, maintenance history, and reporting.
Working knowledge of PLC diagnostics and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Working knowledge of reliability and problem-solving methods, including RCA, FMEA, and MTBF/MTTR analysis.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA standards, and OSHA requirements.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or DraftSight.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical specifications.
Proficient in the safe use of scissor lifts, boom lifts, and ladders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience at an Automotive OEM and/or Tier 1 supplier.

Responsibilities

Own the plant preventive maintenance program, including task lists, frequencies, and standards, and ensure PM compliance targets are met.
Lead root cause analysis of repeat and high-impact equipment failures using structured and statistical methods such as 5 Whys and FMEA; define and verify countermeasures.
Develop and implement reliability improvement plans to increase equipment uptime and reduce repeat failures.
Initiate and implement engineering changes to equipment, tooling, and processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and maintenance cost.
Define critical spare parts and stocking levels based on equipment criticality, lead time, and failure history, in coordination with Procurement and the Storeroom Specialist.
Oversee facility and utility systems that support production, including electrical distribution, compressed air, and HVAC, and plan maintenance and upgrades.
Lead technical review, specification, installation, commissioning, and start-up of new and modified equipment, including support for new program launches.
Design or review equipment layouts and prepare and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, equipment standards, and work instructions.
Manage equipment and facility projects from scope definition through completion, including schedule, cost, and contractor coordination.
Prepare scopes of work, evaluate quotes, review contracts and cost estimates, and make recommendations for approval.
Prepare maintenance and project budgets and track spending against the approved annual budget.
Lead planning and execution of July and December shutdown maintenance plans with Production, Quality, EHS, and contractors.
Oversee the accuracy of maintenance data in SAP, including work orders, PM schedules, equipment history, and spare parts records.
Analyze maintenance KPIs, including equipment downtime, PM completion rate, MTBF, MTTR, and work order backlog.
Prepare weekly and monthly maintenance reports for management, identifying issues and recommending improvement actions.
Serve as the technical escalation point for complex electrical, mechanical, and controls issues beyond Technician or Group Leader resolution.
Establish maintenance standards and inspection criteria, and train Maintenance Technicians and Group Leaders in troubleshooting, equipment standards, and safe work practices, including LOTO.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting on critical equipment as needed to support recovery from major breakdowns.
Adhere to HTGSS policies and procedures, uphold company core values and certification standards, treat team members respectfully, maintain a positive work environment, manage the department budget efficiently, and perform additional assigned duties.
Follow safety policies and procedures, uphold the 5S clean philosophy, and support company safety goals.