Mechanical Project Leader

One of our clients has an exciting new opportunity for a Mechanical Project Leader in Ashland, Virginia! Here you can lead and manage concurrent mechanical projects from planning through execution within our paper mill manufacturing plant.

• Provide engineering support for troubleshooting mechanical issues, transitioning into project leadership once root causes are identified
• Develop and maintain project plans, including the creation of work orders and scheduling using planning tools
• Oversee vendor engagement, including obtaining and evaluating quotations
• Ensure timely execution of projects, with a strong focus on post-RCA (Root Cause Analysis) implementation and priority setting
• Review and update predictive maintenance plans in collaboration with maintenance teams in the CMMS (SAP)
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure project alignment with operational goals
• Maintain a high standard of safety, quality, and efficiency throughout all project phases
• Continuously improve established maintenance processes including Defect Handling and Breakdown Elimination

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a maintenance, reliability and or engineering technician leading major projects in an industrial setting
• Project Engineering experience is a MUST in heavy machinery or similar industries.
• Proficient in utilizing CMMS to enhance operational efficiency and streamline maintenance processes
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills to interpret, evaluate and analyze facts and information to support problem solving
• Ability to overcome ambiguous and complex situations with an open mind considering creative and standard processes.
• Proficiency in SAP or project planning software a must, preferably MS Project
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Experience and understanding of Lean Production System principle