Supt - Mechanical Maint

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Filer City (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging-Corporation-of-America is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to oversee fixed equipment QA/QC, including weld and assembly inspection, and to manage tank integrity projects per API 650/653. This role requires strong knowledge of ASME codes, API standards, and NDT methods, with field inspections and travel as needed.

You will coordinate with Operations, Scheduling, and Environmental teams to plan tank work, prepare budgets and procurement plans, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• ASME and API knowledge required for inspection and compliance.
• Strong understanding of tank integrity and related regulations.
• Experience with OEM and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage QA/QC for fixed equipment, including weld and assembly inspection.
• Lead tank integrity projects per API 650/653 and related standards.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, and procurement plans for tank work.
• Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling, and Environmental to plan tank work.
• Provide technical support during tank integrity reviews.
• Supervise contractors and field maintenance staff.
• Maintain and enforce PCA piping specifications.
• Review material specs, welder qualifications, and necessary NDE.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and documentation accessibility.

Skills

ASME Boiler & Vessel Codes

ASME Piping Codes

Pressure Vessel Inspection (API 510)

Pressure Piping Inspection (API 570)

Tank Evaluations (API 620/650/653)

Risk-Based Inspection (API 580/581)

Fitness for Service (API 579)

Damage Mechanisms (API 571)

Corrosion & welding knowledge

NDT management

Education

High School education with 2 years maintenance related experience

Tools

Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

Penetrant Testing (PT)

Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)

Positive Material Identification (PMI)

Hardness testing

GTAW & SMAW welding

Job description

Function and Scope

Management of all aspects of quality assurance and quality control for fixed equipment. To include weld inspection, assembly inspection, and management of materials of construction. Duties will include field inspections of equipment to include internal inspection of tanks and digesters. Travel may be required at times for shop inspections.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all quality assurance and quality control aspects of mechanical repairs
• Manage tank integrity projects for tanks requiring maintenance according to API 653 regulations
• Support portions of larger capital projects requiring new tank construction per API 650 and/or significant tank upgrades
• Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling, and Environmental to develop schedule for performing tank work
• Prepare estimates, budgets, schedules, materials and contract specifications, procurement plans, and work plans for projects, track and report on project progress and performance
• Plan, schedule, and execute tank integrity projects to meet Company standards and policies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for assigned projects
• Prepare the annual sustaining capital budget and major maintenance budget for tank integrity
• Ensure tank inspection and repairs are documented per regulatory requirements and Company standards and that they are being maintained, organized, and can be accessed for future reference as needed
• Provide technical support during the review of tank integrity processes and procedures to maintain consistent assessment and repair practices
• Provide support for field maintenance technicians and operations staff
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety as well as the safety of employees, the general public, and company assets
• Maintaining and enforcing the Approved Manufacturers List for materials
• Knowledge ofcorrosion & welding. Welding knowledge of structural and pipe with GTAW, and SMAW processes
• Fixed equipment inspection tasks/ procedures

• NDT management, Working knowledge of Ultrasonic Testing, Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Positive Material Identification, and material hardness testing.

• Preparing detailed reports describing type of degradation mechanisms, effect of degradation mechanisms, process streams, etc.

• Personnel supervision- to include contractors

• R-Stamp program management
• Maintain PCA piping specifications for all piping services throughout the mill.
• Assure that all projects, contractors, and PCA are adhering to the specifications as noted above.
• Where fabrication is involved onsite and offsite, review all material specifications, contractors welding and welder qualifications, and determine the required NDE to be performed, to assure that all of the above meet the applicable code and PCA specifications.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervision and Leadership Exercised

Responsible for supervising contract personnel as required as well as in-house maintenance.

Qualifications

A. Education and Experience

High School education with 2 years maintenance related experience.

B. Knowledge/Competencies

• ASME Boiler & Vessel Codes (Sec VIII Div I & II)
• ASME Piping Codes (B31.1, B31.3, B31.4, B31.8)
• Pressure Vessel Inspection (API 510)
• Pressure Piping Inspection (API 570) n Pressure Relief Systems (API 520/526)
• Tank Evaluations (API 620/650/653)
• Risk-Based Inspection (API 580/581)
• Fitness for Service (API 579)
• Damage Mechanisms (API 571)

Preferred Certifications

• API 653 Tank Inspector
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector-CWI
• Certified Level II Ultra Sonic Testing per ASNT SNT-TC-1A
• Mag Particle and Dye penetrant testing
• X-Ray film interpretation