Maintenance/Reliability Mechanical Engineer

Title: Maintenance/Reliability Mechanical Engineer Location: Marinette, WI Schedule: M-F 8 am-4 pm Type: Direct/Permanent Salary Range: 75,000-105,000k + relocation bonus if needed Start date: Immediate Looking to build your career as an engineer in a hands-on role? Join our client as a Maintenance & Reliability Engineer in a specialized chemical manufacturing facility in a rural area. In this role, you’ll take the lead on projects that directly impact equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and optimize operations. From troubleshooting essential equipment to managing predictive maintenance programs, this is an opportunity to grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact. Responsibilities: Responsible for improving the performance and reliability of manufacturing equipment. Implementation, improvement and monitoring of Predictive/Preventative (Pd/PM) programs Focal point of implementation, operation, and improvement of the mechanical/reliability programs in accordance with regulatory and RAGAGEP requirements. Provide technical support to maintenance technicians and activities. Manage projects from small to >$1MM. Manage Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis, Infrared Thermography, and other predictive maintenance programs Manage critical spare inventory Assist MRO coordinator in determining appropriate spare inventory requirements Develop PM schedules to ensure the correct level of activity is being completed. Monitor and update as necessary. Become Subject Matter Expert for plant fixed and rotating equipment Engineering based assistance to maintenance and operations for troubleshooting Complete Root Cause Investigations for the evaluation of mechanical failures. Provide technical recommendations for corrective actions, repairs and improvements. Implement and monitor recommended actions. In conjunction with Maintenance and Reliability Manager, review and prepare maintenance work procedures Develop continuous improvement plans for improving efficiency, asset reliability and optimization of plant costs Maintain and continually improve the mechanical integrity program to ensure the equipment does not fail in a way that causes or affects the release of chemicals. Identify and coordinate training to plant personnel on proper operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment Participate in site health, environmental, PSM and safety activities Successful execution of this position means employee safety, reliable equipment, on-time process startups, product quality, customer satisfaction. Improve product reliability and manage critical spare part inventories to reduce production downtime. Requirements: B.S. in Engineering. Minimum 2 years of experience in maintenance and/or reliability engineering. Experience in chemicals, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals or other chemical fields, preferred. Prior experience with predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared thermography and other performance testing would be ideal Knowledge/experience working with Preventative Maintenance (PM) software packages Physical Requirements Able to climb stairs and ladders (rope, portable, and fixed ladders). Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Can stand and/or sit for 8-10 hours. Has acute vision, hearing, and smell to detect potential hazards. #M3