Project Maintenance Engineer

Reports to Maintenance Reliability Manager , Manistee, Michigan . Lead and a ssist in a collaborative work team environment to support production, maintenance and optimization project management. Must possess strong planning, problem solving, troubleshooting, communication, project management including budgeting; leadership skills; positive contributor to the safety culture.

• Design and/or review of mechanical and structural equipment
• Guide the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation of large capital projects; including scheduling, coordination, and financial responsibilities
• Review subcontractor bids, manage and close projects
• Engineering for design, specification and maintenance of existing and new equipment to support all aspects of plant operations
• Actively track each aspect of project performance against schedules; oversee vendor work to ensure compliance with contract expectations and financial outcomes
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk
• Support of regulatory compliance including required testing, data collection, and record retention;
  Preparation and submission of appropriate permits and regulatory reporting
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use and application of all technology as required for assigned projects, including proficient use of CAD
• Other duties as required by the Maintenance Reliability Engineer

• Related college degree preferred or equivalent experience in maintenance and/or project management
• Mechanical aptitude and process equipment maintenance experience preferred
• B.S. Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline with preference to Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience in an industrial maintenance environment with process optimization

• Must keep safety above all else with hazard recognition abilities
• Excellent strategic planning , organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project and other data analytic systems
• Must be able to read and write to complete required daily reports , training guides and inspection documents; understand equipment manuals and regulatory compliance; strong verbal communication skills
• Must be self-driven with minimal supervision with the ability to work with all levels of union workforce, management, and outside resources
• Solid understanding of mechanical drawings and assemblies, and methods
• Problem solving skillset, and use of RCA methods
• Ability to manage mid to large projects simultaneously
• Proven record of providing excellent internal and external customer service
• Ability to regularly communicate analyzed data to client and team to achieve project goals
• Has a solid understanding of construction methods, understands time frames for implementation and financial outcomes
• Must have detailed experience in project budgeting, contract negotiations and scheduling
• Ability to successfully communicate with contractors and team members. Prepare various RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project

• Lift up to 35 pounds
• Visual acuity, clear speech & hearing ability, hand/eye coordination
• Walking, climbing stairs and occasional ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, and squatting to perform the essential functions of this position
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Proper use of Personal Protective Equipment as required
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and vision to safely fulfill all in-plant job requirements
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions
• Able to work in…