Mfg. Maintenance Engineering Technician

US Diversity Job Search; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in the United States to lead safe, efficient maintenance of plant assets. You will define response processes and specify repairs to ensure equipment reliability and performance.

You will develop procedures, support craftsmen, troubleshoot faults, and drive MTTR/MTBF improvements while focusing on safety and operation. PLC/DCS programming and installation package experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical engineering background or equivalent experience.
• Ability to understand equipment operation and repair practices.
• Experience using CMMS and analyzing maintenance data.

Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance procedures, methods, and testing.
• Support craftsmen during maintenance work and respond to equipment faults.
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and specify replacement parts.

Skills

Engineering degree

CMMS data analysis

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation understanding

Education

Mechanical / Electrical engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of plant assets. They define and lead processes and systems for providing a proper response to failures and quality repairs to the equipment by specifying repairs and modifications to equipment.The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of plant assets. They define and lead processes and systems for providing a proper response to failures and quality repairs to the equipment by specifying repairs and modifications to equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Developing maintenance procedures, methods, and testing
• Supporting craftsmen performing all facets of maintenance work and responding to equipment faults
• Troubleshooting equipment breakdowns
• Specifying replacement parts and ensuring the equipment is functioning correctly
• Assist Planners in the development of Work Packages
• Inspecting jobs to verify the work is performed correctly
• Partnering with other departments and customers, specifically other engineering and production teams
• Developing processes to manage maintenance tools, and equipment
• Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs
• Leading responses for emergencies, unplanned problems, and repairs
• Driving improvements in health and safety policies and procedures
• Leading improvement to maintenance methods and safety of plant, personnel, and production processes
• Provide skill-based training to craftsmen on specific equipment in the plant and general skill-based knowledge
• Programming programmable logic controllers (PLC), and distributed control system (DCS) (electrical)
• Developing installation and commissioning packages for new installation

Measurement of Position Performance:

• Provide timely technical support to supervisors and trades
• Improve mean time to repair (MTTR), extend mean to between failure (MTBF)
• Additions and corrections to spare parts as required.
• PM & PdM program executed on time as planned

Position Goals:

• Technical support to the maintenance staff (supervisors and trades)
• Ensure the maintenance function provides operations with the service it requires
• PM & PdM program executed as scheduled, corrective actions addressed
• Minimize MTTR and operational downtime by supporting equipment repair right the first time

Relationships:

• Work closely with operations and maintenance supervision.
• Work closely with planners and scheduler
• Work closely with stores and purchasing personnel
• Maintain good working relationships with maintenance trades
• Coordinate asset management activities with reliability engineering
• Work with other organizational units such as HR and accounting

Requirements, Qualifications, and Selection Criteria:

• Mechanical / Electrical engineering degree or significant experience with a tech school background desired.
• Have an understanding of equipment operation
• Have an understanding of equipment repair practices
• Ability to use a CMMS and analyze data
• Training and certifications in some of the following:
  • Predictive technologies
  • Repair practices
  • Spare parts methodologies

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development
• Promote Transparent & Open Communication

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $8 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130+ countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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Work Authorization

• No calls or agencies please.
• Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.
• Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.