Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Leading with expertise and dedication, the Mechanical Engineering Supervisor oversees and coordinates the maintenance and repair activities within the designated area. Responsible for ensuring operational efficiency and safety, this role involves managing and assisting a team of mechanical technicians, scheduling maintenance tasks, and enforcing best practices. The Mechanical Engineer plays a pivotal role in driving productivity, maintaining equipment reliability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the mechanical operations area.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and maintain records of all Mechanical work carried out within their area of responsibility.

Create and implement strategic directions for the reliability and maintenance of plant.

Train and oversee employees, inspect work, assign tasks, drive vehicles, and take disciplinary actions when needed

Create, implement and monitor work processes to achieve business objectives in terms of Operating Asset Utilization.

Maintain Critical Spare parts list and designated inventory.

Determine the need for outside resources.

Respond to mill breakdowns in a timely and effective manner and work closely with different area operators to resolve maintenance related issues.

Investigate root causes of equipment failures and make recommendations for long term fixes.

Help develop preventative maintenance plans.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Master mechanical qualification or time-served mechanical apprenticeship and equivalent experience.

5 year’s experience in an industrial environment e.g. wood processing facility, rawboard production (e.g. continuous particleboard/MDF lines).

8 year’s maintenance/reliability experience in an industrial environment.

Experience implementing best maintenance practices & excellent operations.

Proven ability to read blueprints, CAD drawings, sketches, written instructions and interpret data.

Metric System proficiency.

Ability to work independently and within a team.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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