LARGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN SUFFOLK VA IS LOOKING FOR A MAINTENANCE ENGINEER/SUPERVISOR. LOOKING FOR A STRONG LEADER THAT HAS A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF BEST MAINTENANCE PRACTICES, CAN HELP TRAIN AND DEVELOP PEOPLE, SOMEONE THAT CAN MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT.
SHIFT: 2PM-1030PM
SALARY: $72K-$110K SALARY
JOB DESCRIPTION:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Makes departmental decisions regarding maintenance (maintenance management)
Develops an understanding of the equipment and manufacturing processes
Trains and supervises mechanics, electricians, plumbers and other skilled trades
Offers sound technical and engineering advice for facilities performance improvement
Utilizes a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
Uses CAD to gather information and design custom alterations to equipment
Selects vendors for equipment purchases
Troubleshoots mechanical processes
Installs and starts-up new equipment and processes
Develops creative ideas to cut costs
Supervises equipment design changes
Monitors and controls energy use
Researches alteration requests and provides justification
Negotiates and oversees contract work
Authorizes, delegates and follows-up with maintenance work-orders, schedules preventive maintenance for equipment
Ensures safety and security of physical plant and facilities
Verifies and completes administrative work
Communicates department projects with plant management
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 3 years of Maintenance Engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Agriculture Engineering, or a related field.
Innovative, have good technical and mechanical knowledge, and possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to move to another shift every 12-18 months
Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.