Maintenance Engineer

KPRS Construction; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking a maintenance engineering professional in Millington, TN to enhance the reliability, availability, and performance of plant equipment.

You will work with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering to troubleshoot issues, improve PM/PdM programs, and lead RCFA efforts to prevent recurrence. The role focuses on equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and supporting capital projects under $300,000, with opportunities to upgrade systems and participate in start-up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, with a minimum of 5 years in industrial maintenance, reliability, or plant engineering.
• Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 10 years in industrial maintenance or reliability experience.
• Chemical manufacturing, heavy industrial, or process manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to Zero Harm safety policies and procedures.
• Experience supporting maintenance engineering, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and repair activities in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance engineering support to improve reliability, availability, safety, and performance of plant equipment and maintenance programs.
• Lead RCFA for significant or repetitive equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, monitor, and improve PM and PdM practices to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Support mechanical integrity activities, inspections, repairs, and documentation for continued safe operation.
• Coordinate with divisions to share maintenance practices and align reliability standards.

Skills

Rotating equipment

Pumps

Seals

Piping

Tanks

RCFA

Condition monitoring

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

Navision

PCMS

CMMS

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for providing maintenance engineering support to improve the reliability, availability, safety, and performance of plant equipment, systems, and maintenance programs. This role works closely with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering to troubleshoot equipment issues, strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance practices, support mechanical integrity requirements, and execute maintenance-related projects that reduce downtime and improve operational performance. Provide day-to-day maintenance engineering support for plant equipment, utilities, and mechanical systems to support safe, reliable operations. Troubleshoot recurring equipment issues and partner with Maintenance and Production to identify practical, sustainable solutions. Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for significant or repetitive equipment failures and support corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Develop, monitor, and improve preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) practices to reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Support fixed equipment mechanical integrity activities, including inspections, repairs, documentation, and recommendations for continued safe operation. Conduct equipment and plant inspections, audits, and reliability assessments, including vibration analysis, thermal inspections, and related condition-monitoring activities. Recommend critical spare parts and support inventory strategies that improve equipment reliability while balancing cost and availability. Research equipment specifications, operating requirements, and vendor recommendations to support maintenance planning, repairs, and spare parts decisions. Support maintenance capital projects, typically under $300,000, including scope development, planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout. Provide technical support for equipment and system upgrades, new equipment installations, and start-up activities. Develop PM and PdM requirements for newly installed or modified equipment. Provide technical support for mills, pumps, pump seals, piping, tanks, relief devices, and other mechanical systems. Provide technical training, coaching, and guidance to maintenance team members to strengthen troubleshooting, repair quality, and reliability practices. Coordinate with other facilities within the division to share maintenance engineering practices, align equipment strategies, and support consistent reliability standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industrial maintenance, reliability, or plant engineering experience; or an Associate degree in Engineering or a related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industrial maintenance or reliability experience. Chemical manufacturing, heavy industrial, or process manufacturing experience preferred. Demonstrated commitment to Zero Harm practices, including adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices to protect employees, contractors, visitors, the community, and the environment. Demonstrated experience supporting maintenance engineering, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and repair activities in an industrial environment. Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with working knowledge of rotating equipment, fixed equipment, pumps, seals, piping, tanks, relief devices, and related plant systems. Knowledge of preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), condition monitoring, and reliability improvement practices. Experience supporting Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and implementing corrective actions to address recurring equipment issues. Familiarity with API codes, particularly API 510, API 570, and API 650, preferred. Ability to read, interpret, and create technical drawings, equipment specifications, 2D drawings, and 3D models. Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), mechanical integrity systems, and related reliability or inspection programs; experience with PCMS and ERP systems such as Navision preferred. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint. Ability to support maintenance capital projects, equipment upgrades, installation/start-up activities, and spare parts planning. Ability to communicate effectively with Maintenance, Production, Engineering, vendors, and management regarding technical issues, risks, recommendations, and project status. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English. Ability to perform mathematical calculations necessary to support the position’s essential duties. CMRP certification preferred.

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.

Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe.

Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security.

Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006.

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