Maintenance Engineer

Koppers Inc.; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to improve plant reliability, safety, and performance across equipment, systems, and maintenance programs.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering to troubleshoot issues and strengthen preventive and predictive maintenance practices. The role demands 5+ years in industrial maintenance or related engineering, plus knowledge of RCFA, PM, PdM, and API codes when possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering with 5+ years experience; or an Associate degree with 10 years experience.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing or heavy/process manufacturing preferred.
• Commitment to Zero Harm and strong safety adherence.
• Industrial maintenance, reliability, and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of PM, PdM, condition monitoring, RCFA experience.
• API codes (510/570/650) preferred; ability to read drawings and use CMMS/ERP Navision.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day maintenance engineering support for plant equipment and mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot recurring equipment issues with Maintenance/Production.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and improve PM and PdM programs to reduce downtime.
• Support equipment inspections, reliability assessments, and integrity activities.
• Recommend spare parts and inventory strategies for reliability.
• Assist with maintenance capital projects under $300,000.
• Provide training and guidance to maintenance team members.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

RCFA

Vibration analysis

Pumps & seals

CMMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

Navision (ERP)

PCMS

CAD software (2D/3D)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.