Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Company Description

manufacturing company

Steel mill in West Tennessee needs a Melt Shop Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.

Responsible for maintenance of mechanical equipment used in steel mills, especially with Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF), Ladle Metallurgy Furnace (LMF) and casting equipment.

• Will develop and improve maintenance processes that affect production, safety, and product types.
• Will work with process engineers on projects throughout the facility.
• Generate work orders for maintenance employees.
• Will work on installation and commissioning of retrofits or new machines.
• Will apply corrective and preventive maintenance plans.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly maintenance and trouble reports.
• Estimate maintenance costs, evaluate maintenance choices, purchase spare parts, and follow up with suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering plus hands‑on experience as a Melt Shop Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.
• Must be computer literate.
• Have at least three years’ experience in the implementation of maintenance programs, including preventive, corrective, and condition based, at a steel mill or other primary metals mill.
• Should have experience, from a mechanical engineer’s perspective, maintenance and ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Should have experience in troubleshooting for unplanned equipment problems.
• Must have strong analytical skills and be able to work well under pressure.
• Must have strong communication and leadership skills.