Mfg. Maintenanc Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of plant assets. They define and lead processes and systems for providing a proper response to failures and quality repairs to the equipment by specifying repairs and modifications to equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Developing maintenance procedures, methods, and testing
• Supporting craftsmen performing all facets of maintenance work and responding to equipment faults
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns
• Specifying replacement parts and ensuring the equipment is functioning correctly
• Assist planners in the development of work packages
• Inspecting jobs to verify the work is performed correctly
• Partnering with other departments and customers, specifically other engineering and production teams
• Developing processes to manage maintenance tools, and equipment
• Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs
• Leading responses for emergencies, unplanned problems, and repairs
• Driving improvements in health and safety policies and procedures
• Leading improvement to maintenance methods and safety of plant, personnel, and production processes
• Providing skill‑based training to craftsmen on specific equipment in the plant and general skill‑based knowledge
• Programming programmable logic controllers (PLC) and distributed control system (DCS) (electrical)
• Developing installation and commissioning packages for new installation

Measurement of Position Performance

• Providing timely technical support to supervisors and trades
• Improving mean time to repair (MTTR), extending mean time between failures (MTBF)
• Adding and correcting spare parts as required
• Executing the PM & PdM program on time as planned

Position Goals

• Providing technical support to the maintenance staff (supervisors and trades)
• Ensuring the maintenance function provides operations with the service it requires
• Executing the PM & PdM program as scheduled, corrective actions addressed
• Minimizing MTTR and operational downtime by supporting equipment repair right the first time

Relationships

• Working closely with operations and maintenance supervision
• Working closely with planners and schedulers
• Working closely with stores and purchasing personnel
• Maintaining good working relationships with maintenance trades
• Coordinating asset management activities with reliability engineering
• Working with other organizational units such as HR and accounting

Requirements, Qualifications, and Selection Criteria

• Mechanical / Electrical engineering degree or significant experience with a technical school background desired
• Understanding of equipment operation
• Understanding of equipment repair practices
• Ability to use a CMMS and analyze data
• Training and certifications in one or more of the following:
  • Predictive technologies
  • Repair practices
  • Spare parts methodologies

Core Principles

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

Strategic Priorities

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High‑Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

Behaviors

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer‑First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Seniority

Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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