Project Maintenance Engineer, PE

PURPOSE

Reports to Maintenance Reliability Manager, Manistee, Michigan. Lead and assist in a collaborative work team environment to support production, maintenance and optimization project management. Must possess strong planning, problem solving, troubleshooting, communication, project management including budgeting; leadership skills; positive contributor to the safety culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design and/or review of mechanical and structural equipment
• Guide the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation of large capital projects; including scheduling, coordination, and financial responsibilities
• Review subcontractor bids, manage and close projects
• Engineering for design, specification and maintenance of existing and new equipment to support all aspects of plant operations
• Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules; oversee vendor work to ensure compliance with contract expectations and financial outcomes
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk
• Support of regulatory compliance including required testing, data collection, and record retention; Preparation and submission of appropriate permits and regulatory reporting

• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all technology as required for assigned projects, including proficient use of CAD

• Other duties as required by the Maintenance Reliability Engineer

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Related college degree preferred or equivalent experience in maintenance and/or project management
• Mechanical aptitude and process equipment maintenance experience preferred
• B.S. Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline with preference to Registered Professional Engineer (PE)  
• Experience in an industrial maintenance environment with process optimization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must keep safety above all else with hazard recognition abilities
• Excellent strategic planning, organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project and other data analytic systems
• Must be able to read and write to complete required daily reports, training guides and inspection documents; understand equipment manuals and regulatory compliance; strong verbal communication skills
• Must be self-driven with minimal supervision with the ability to work with all levels of union workforce, management, and outside resources
• Results driven
• Solid understanding of mechanical drawings and assemblies, and methods
• Problem solving skillset, and use of RCA methods
• Ability to manage mid to large projects simultaneously
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
• Has a solid understanding of construction methods, understands timeframes for implementation and financial outcomes
• Must have detailed experience in project budgeting, contract negotiations and scheduling
• ​Ability to successfully communicate with contractors and team members. Prepare various RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 35 pounds
• Visual acuity, clear speech & hearing ability, hand/eye coordination

• Walking, climbing stairs and occasional ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, and squatting to perform the essential functions of this position
• Sitting for extended periods of time

• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and vision to safely fulfill all in-plant job requirements
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions
• Able to work in industrial environment around hot, noisy process equipment
• Pass required background check, physical examination and drug screens

Familiarity with reactors, thickeners, rotary vacuum filtration equipment, agitators, polymeric flocculants, water treatment, conveying equipment, high temperature furnaces, dryers, calciners, briquetting, dust collection, pumping and piping systems is all a plus.  Experience with chemical operations, electrical and maintenance management is desirable. 

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.