Maintenance Engineer

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries seeks a Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance projects and support engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in manufacturing maintenance. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration with operations personnel on-site at Lake Charles, LA.

Benefits

Health and well-being employee benefits programs

Opportunity for career growth and development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of maintenance engineering experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical engineering tasks related to equipment design and troubleshooting.
• Lead special assigned maintenance projects.
• Update and draft maintenance procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Troubleshooting

Project management

Process safety management

Understanding technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

As the Maintenance Engineer, you will perform special maintenance projects, manage small investment capital, maintain maintenance procedures, perform general maintenance engineering tasks and support the maintenance function for the site. You will report directly to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager and will work with maintenance techs, maintenance supervisors, reliability personnel, and operations to implement maintenance strategies that support safety, quality, and production goals. You will work onsite in Lake Charles, LA.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical engineering tasks related to equipment design, troubleshooting, and modification
• Lead special assigned maintenance projects
• Provide engineering support on repetitive or complex maintenance problems
• Update and draft maintenance procedures
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities
• Review vendor drawings for compliance to site standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering is required, 10+ years of directly related maintenance engineering experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 3+ years of experience required; experience within manufacturing or industrial maintenance setting is preferred
• Be able to understand and apply maintenance procedures
• Have a working knowledge of process safety management
• Understand technical drawings, specifications, and equipment documentation
• Use computer systems (Microsoft Office, SAP preferred) for data entry, analysis, and retrieval
• Familiarity with equipment operating in corrosive and erosive processes preferred

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.