GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
This position is responsible for providing professional Mechanical Engineering service and technical support to Maintenance and Operation departments for the re-design, modification, re-engineering, and retro-fitting of machinery and equipment to improve quality and productivity.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Coordinates and sets priority for the Mechanical technicians in crane maintenance.
2. Analyzes and defines machinery and equipment problems to improve quality, productivity, repair damaged equipment, save money, and increase production line up-time.
3. Re-designs, re-engineers and/or retro-fits machinery and equipment that needs upgrading, is damaged, is poorly designed, or is incorrectly used in order to improve quality and productivity, to repair damaged equipment, to save money, and to improve production line up-time.
4. Defines and scopes projects, makes engineering drawings or layouts, writes engineering reports, makes cost estimates, obtains bids, writes work orders, makes recommendations to management, obtains approval to purchase necessary equipment and materials, and works with Maintenance and Operations Personnel to retro-fit and install.
5. Studies machinery requirements, maintenance manuals, and maintenance procedures to design and establish Preventative Maintenance Programs to increase equipment up-time. Coordinates all Predictive and Preventative Maintenance activities and ensures all maintenance work is satisfactorily completed as assigned.
6. Communicates and coordinates with Maintenance Personnel to provide technical expertise and support on the full range of maintenance projects and programs to reduce maintenance costs, avoid costly downtime, and increase equipment utilization.
7. Defines, prepares, and controls work order jobs. Prepares work instructions, orders, and secures spare parts for jobs to be completed by Maintenance Personnel. Reviews all work done for proper completion to ensure the orderly and efficient utilization of Maintenance manpower and materials.
8. Provides for and ensures the timely, accurate, and efficient administration and control of the spare parts program to assure that all spares which are essential for the orderly and efficient operation of the plant are either inventoried on site or are readily available for delivery through equipment vendors in order to avoid unnecessary downtime waiting for spare parts.
9. Follows OSHA regulations as they apply to engineering design, construction, maintenance, and equipment installation to assure NAS compliance to safety and health requirements.
10. Keeps abreast of new equipment and techniques by reading appropriate journals; associating with professional organizations, trade associations, colleagues, equipment vendors, service companies, consultants, and government agencies; and attending conferences, training courses, and continuing education courses as appropriate.
RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports to and is accountable to the Crane Maint Lead Engineer and Maintenance Manager.
2. Has freedom of contact throughout the company on Operations and Maintenance Engineering activities, particularly with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance Personnel.
3. Externally, interfaces with equipment manufacturers and vendors concerning engineering data, performance specifications, on new installations and existing equipment.
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Other duties as assigned.
2. Participation in continuous improvement programs.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of Technical Degree from approved University/College (BS/BA).
2. Basic computer skills required.
3. One year experience needed in Industrial Environment.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Mobility in plant.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
3. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
4. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
5. Visual ability with or without correction.
6. Communication abilities.
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
2. Follow Company safety rules.
3. Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately.
4. Use or wear the equipment, protective devices, or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
* Safety shoes
* Safety glasses
* Hearing protection
1. Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead, or Supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy.
2. Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines.
3. Maintain a clean and safe work area.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
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