Job Description
Role Overview:
This role is ideal for someone driven by technical problem-solving and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing and facilities equipment. In addition to hands-on technical work, you'll also manage small-scale projects and oversee contractors to ensure operational excellence and safety compliance.
Top 3 Must-Haves:
- Experience in construction/contractor management
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs , as well as structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on manufacturing and facility equipment
- Supervise upgrades and modifications to equipment to maintain optimal performance and appearance
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective actions
- Plan and execute small-scale projects related to equipment and facility improvements
- Perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and enforce safety practices
- Oversee equipment startup, calibration, and ongoing support
- Coordinate and supervise contractors (e.g., plumbers, electricians) for facility and equipment installations
- Lead Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) for equipment upgrades or changes
- Apply Root Cause Analysis techniques in troubleshooting and process improvement
- Mentor and train maintenance technicians in technical troubleshooting and problem-solving
Qualifications:
- Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals and commercial mechanical/electrical components
- Ability to interpret technical documents such as P&IDs, blueprints, and schematics
- Experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
- Familiarity with Lean methodologies is a plus
- Working knowledge of safety codes and engineering standards
- Understanding of facility infrastructure systems (e.g., boilers, air compressors)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD (working proficiency preferred)
- 3–5 years of experience in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering OR
- Entry-level candidates with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering (or equivalent experience)
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