Maintenance Engineer

Position Overview

Cabot has an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join the team. This person will work with the Operations and Reliability Staff in developing and implementing maintenance plans for the plant by identifying upcoming maintenance projects, major equipment repairs and replacements to optimize the availability and productivity of manufacturing facilities and equipment while reducing machine downtime. The role is based on-site at the Tuscola, IL plant.

• Identify, recommend and implement equipment repairs of stationary and rotating equipment by working with manufacturers, OEM & RSQOs and outside repair shops.
• Develop standard new equipment specifications and repair procedures for equipment in critical applications, responsible for instrumentation, mechanical equipment and piping specifications.
• Assist in the design, procurement and installation of new equipment.
• Develop plant-wide Standard Maintenance Procedures for Maintenance Work Process and equipment maintenance documentation.
• Provide guidance on material selection for maintenance and capital replacements.
• Monitor maintenance projects and progress, external contractors in accordance with all site regulations and standards.
• Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001 technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

• Knowledge in areas such as confined space entry, lockout/tag-out, hot-work permitting, etc.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Knowledge/background in welding processes preferred.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and equipment design and repair.
• Basic knowledge of equipment lubrication.
• Knowledge of ASME codes.
• Bachelor or university degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum two years experience in an appropriate manufacturing environment.

• Salary range: $86,500 to $119,000. Compensation offered will depend on skills, experience, and location.
• Comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment.
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company performance.

Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture and to providing reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.