Facilities Mechanical Engineer - Full-time

The Electric Materials Company

Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Facilities Mechanical Engineer is responsible for maintenance support to and improvement of The Electric Materials Company plant. These responsibilities include assessing resource requirements and optimizing plant critical operational systems, and support to maintenance of plant infrastructure and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Gather and analyze data, blueprints, and reports. Maintain and improve plant layout drawings/library. Determine facility and equipment specifications. Support the implementation of facility expansion, layout changes, various systems, and quality controls. Gather vendor quotes and analyze project costs and work scope to support selection of best vendor for facilities and maintenance projects. Effectively manage projects and drive to successful completion. Evaluate facility and equipment assets to ascertain and improve operational efficiencies. Develop and improve maintenance plans. Develop drawings and/or reverse engineer work parts to support maintenance of equipment. Coordinate and oversee contractors performing maintenance activities. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and health and safety standards. Develop equipment lock out/tag out procedures for approval. Prepare reports and compliance documentation. Good verbal and written communication skills. Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Assist with troubleshooting of unexpected and/or major equipment breakdowns.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The job requires strong technical understanding and the ability to communicate technical information in a concise and effective manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering (or a related discipline); at least 5 years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination or education and experience

MATHEMATICAL and/or COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to apply basic math and measurements to practical situations. Knowledge of computer operation and related software required, to include computer aided drafting (CAD) software applications and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with programmable logic controller (PLC) applications, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: No current requirement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. It is the employee's responsibility to properly utilize all required safety equipment and apparel at all times.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is occasionally required to access heights and confined spaces.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Support environmental regulatory compliance and waste water treatment. Support production testing of commutator assemblies.

Perform other duties assigned by management.

ABOUT US: At Electric Materials we endeavor to ensure a strong culture of teamwork, high quality and delivering on our commitments. We take pride in everything we do and we will always act morally, ethically and legally to achieve results that are expected for our employees, our customers, our stakeholders and our community.

We focus relentlessly on ensuring:

• Nothing is more important than the safety and health of our people and our environment.
• We are compliant to all regulations and requirements.
• People are our most valuable assets. Through our people, we strive to continuously improve our processes products and performance.
• Our customers never doubt the quality or integrity of our products. They get what they need when they need it.

“Right the First Time, On Time, Every Time!”

OUR VALUES: At Electric Materials, we take PRIDE in what we do.

People focused

Respect

Integrity

Dedicated

Effective solutions

We believe in our PEOPLE. Everyone, everyday, sharing values, common goals, and a commitment to excellence. We treat each other with RESPECT and we act with INTEGRITY. We are DEDICATED to achieving our goals and relentless in our pursuit of continuous improvement. We find EFFECTIVE solutions, avoiding excuses, to make the needs of our customers and stakeholders.