Preventative Maintenance Engineer

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc in Dunkirk, NY is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Engineer to enhance operational reliability. This role focuses on managing the Asset Reliability Management Program and ensuring effective preventative maintenance practices across steel production facilities.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and over 5 years experience in the steel industry. Universal Stainless offers a challenging yet rewarding environment in a global manufacturing leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Engineer, or any equivalent title.
• 5+ years of heavy industrial or manufacturing experience, preferably in steel making.
• Reliability-centered maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive ARMP initiatives including KPI tracking and preventative maintenance.
• Manage CMMS Coordinator and Reliability Engineer.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintenance standards.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Steel industry experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

IBM Maximo EAM platform

Job description

Overview

To ensure our operations run with exceptional precision and dependability, we're launching a new Reliability Program. This initiative is crucial for minimizing downtime, boosting efficiency, and maintaining our competitive edge. We're seeking dedicated professionals to join our Reliability Program Coordination Team and help us drive significant improvements in asset reliability. This position is responsible for managing the Asset Reliability Management Program (ARMP) strategies to maintain steel producing equipment and facilities, minimizing downtime, and ensuring operational efficiency. The Preventative Maintenance Engineer will report to the Corporate Preventative Maintenance Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Drive ARMP initiatives to include Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) tracking, autonomous maintenance, RCA, preventative maintenance, and outage scheduling.
• Manage CMMS Coordinator and Reliability Engineer
• Maintain maintenance-focused KPIs for the facility.
• Manage special initiative projects under the direction of the Corporate Preventative Maintenance Engineer.
• Periodically travel to other Universal sites to become knowledgeable in the performance of preventative maintenance activities and develop best practices.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Create, distribute, and update guidance documents for preventative maintenance practices

Skills

• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in maintenance tasks and record-keeping.
• Safety Awareness: Adhering to safety regulations and procedures.
• Experience: Prior experience in a maintenance or engineering role with specific steel industry experience.

Profile

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Engineer, or any equivalent title.
• 5+ years heavy industrial or manufacturing – Steel making experience preferred.
• Reliability centered maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of IBM Maximo EAM platform is a strong plus.

Why Universal?

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products, Inc. is a dynamic, high-performance manufacturer of advanced specialty steel products and alloys. We supply critical materials that are essential for cutting-edge industries including aerospace, power generation, oil & gas, and heavy equipment.

Recently becoming a subsidiary of Aperam, a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, we are now part of an international powerhouse with a major worldwide presence.

Joining our team means plugging into a world-class operation where innovation, global reach, and the manufacturing of mission-critical materials define the everyday. We offer a challenging and rewarding environment for those who want to build a career at the heart of specialty materials manufacturing, backed by a leading, quoted international group.

Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.