Reliability-Focused Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Century Aluminum; Robards (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Aluminum is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to enhance reliability and safety of mechanical systems. The role blends hands-on plant work with data analysis, drawings, and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting rotating equipment, developing maintenance programs, and leading RCFA efforts. You will collaborate with operations and engineering to improve uptime and safety across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in an industrial maintenance or reliability-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including rotating equipment and power transmission.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and OEM documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for mechanical maintenance activities including troubleshooting rotating equipment, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead RCFA efforts and analyze equipment failures.
• Support planning and execution of major repairs, overhauls, and shutdowns.
• Review equipment performance and propose design or process improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to improve availability and safety.
• Assist with maintenance documentation including procedures, BOMs, and criticality rankings.
• Support spare parts strategy, vendor coordination, and technical evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage capital projects and major maintenance projects as required.

Skills

Rotating equipment troubleshooting

P&ID reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM (CMMS)

Job description

Century Aluminum is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to enhance reliability and safety of mechanical systems. The role blends hands-on plant work with data analysis, drawings, and maintenance systems.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting rotating equipment, developing maintenance programs, and leading RCFA efforts. You will collaborate with operations and engineering to improve uptime and safety across the facility.