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
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