Maintenance Engineer (Associate)

Company: Calportland
Location: Hesperia
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary The Associate Reliability Engineer supports cement plant Maintenance and Production departments with problem-solving and project execution in order to reduce time, improve the process, and lower operating costs by effectively applying Reliability Engineering methods and predictive/preventive maintenance programs. This position would have to oversee all maintenance department planning and scheduling activities. Benefits At CalPortland, were proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. Thats why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from. Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Maintenance Planner, Maintenance Engineer, and Purchasing to ensure that all necessary inventories are established for spare parts and most common repair parts for critical equipment
• Inspect and evaluate equipment and develops reliability centered maintenance programs
• Work closely with Planner and Purchasing to establish and maintain effective Bill of Materials (BOM) process in conjunction with maintenance program
• Troubleshoot problems in the plant by studying and determining root causes of failures
• Prepare information to present root cause failure conclusions
• Implement corrective/preventive actions ensuring optimal reliability
• Identify, collect, analyze, and manage various types of data to minimize failures and improve performance, and use failure analysis and other types of root cause analysis in support of reliability
• Establish and manage plant vibration and the lubrication and oil analysis programs for all systems
• Establish and maintain preventative maintenance measures and documentation for all equipment
• Maintain and modify, as needed, the plant engineering systems and library
• Manage projects including but not limited to project safety, scope development, budget, tracking/controlling, coordinating with internal resources as well as outside vendors
• Assist with departmental budget development, maintenance reporting, and capital expenditure requests
• Manage, engage and utilize all levels of employees to assist in generating creative ways to drive continuous improvement and increased reliability
• Foster a culture of reliability; develop and provide training to personnel so that they can support safety, equipment reliability, and process efficiency
• Coordinate apprenticeship-training program for new maintenance employees
• Coordinate training classes with vendors and equipment suppliers regarding plant equipment
• Help facilitate a culture change throughout the maintenance department Education
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or Civil Engineering
  • Reliability Engineer Certification preferred Requirements/Qualifications
    • Knowledge of instrumentation, process controls (PLCs), motors, starters, and VFDs
    • Knowledge of fluid systems (compressible and non-compressible), Vibration, Rotating equipment
    • Comprehensive computer software knowledge required including; Excel, Word, Project, AutoCAD, and PowerPoint
    • Project management skills
    • Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility
    • Must understand and comply with Lockout/Tagout procedure and safety requirements
    • Ability to exercise independent decision-making and prioritize conflicting demands
    • Must be willing to work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnel
    • Strong communication, organizational, planning, and scheduling skills
    • Ability to teach on all levels (supervisory and hourly)
    • Physical requirements: Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground), climb stairs/ladders up to 200 ft. in elevation, climb on equipment to provide supervision, walk long distances, stoop, crawl under and into enclosed spaces
    • Drive automobile to various plant sites and work locations; must be able to travel overnight (air/auto)
    • Possess and maintain a valid class C drivers licensePreferred:
      • Industrial plant experience
      • Working knowledge of SAP Production
      • Experience working with a union contract
      • Understanding of state labor laws related to wage and hour
      • Maintenance or Reliability Engineering experience preferred Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Keywords: Calportland, Hesperia , Maintenance Engineer (Associate), Engineering , Hesperia, California