Mechanical Engineer

The Mechanical Engineer Position is responsible for the overall site ownership for best maintenance practices, helping manage the maintenance budget, assisting with capital and maintenance projects and supporting corporate initiatives. In addition, he/she will coordinate the mill maintenance business strategy/plan, oversee preventive maintenance and planned maintenance completion.

• Reports to Mill Maintenance Superintendent/Manager any information that may impede the operation of the plant as soon as it becomes known.
• Initiate and/or maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program.
• Oversee and plan contract work and installations done by outside vendors.
• Assist in selection, evaluation, and installation of capital and expense projects.
• Assist production areas with troubleshooting and other assistance as needed.
• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, safety program, and good housekeeping.
• Improve and lead the maintenance organization, designing and implementing long‑term continuous improvement applications and systems to enhance the longevity of the site’s equipment.
• Actively participate in planning and executing outages for the facility.
• Responsible for maintaining records associated with mechanical integrity.
• Provide on‑call and weekend duty coverage within a designated rotation.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.
• Manages subcontractor relationship to include planning, assigning, and directing work; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Is required to be hands on when necessary.

• Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience working in a paper mill environment and 5 years of that experience in Maintenance Management as well as general mechanics with a strong electrical background.
• A B.S. degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Pulp/Paper) is preferred.
• He/She MUST demonstrate knowledge, skill, leadership, and successful application of preventive and predictive maintenance, long‑range maintenance planning and budgeting and excellent communication skills with an ability to collaborate with key operations customers.
• In‑depth knowledge of maintenance of the paper manufacturing plant is an asset.
• Experience with repair and maintenance of processing equipment.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and instruct others on its operation.

Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, P&’s, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Leading root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving teams. Analytical and field troubleshooting skills.

Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical machinery, including conveyor systems, breakers, boilers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc. Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to learn new complex applications.

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel;…