Maintenance Engineer

MAU is hiring a Maintenance Engineer for our client in Blacksburg, SC. As a Maintenance Engineer , you will manage plant maintenance, reliability, and asset performance while improving equipment uptime, reducing reactive maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a Process Safety Management (PSM)-covered facility. This is a direct-hire opportunity. Benefits Package 401(k) Health insurance Vision insurance Paid vacation Paid holidays Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred) 1+ year of manufacturing experience Experience with CMMS systems Demonstrated leadership experience Project management and cost control experience Preferred Education and Experience 3+ years of manufacturing experience General Requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Knowledge of reliability tools, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and predictive maintenance (PdM) technologies Proficiency in Microsoft Office Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering Services, Maintenance, Operations, and technical teams Strong communication skills for working with stakeholders and vendors Essential Functions Promote and enforce all safety, environmental, and PSM/Mechanical Integrity regulatory requirements. Lead or support safety initiatives, including VPP participation, audits, and incident investigations. Identify and mitigate equipment reliability-related safety risks. Ensure compliance with environmental permits and Responsible Care initiatives. Manage daily maintenance activities, including breakdown, preventive, and predictive maintenance. Develop and improve maintenance strategies to enhance equipment reliability. Reduce reactive maintenance through Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Drive corrective actions for recurring "bad actor" equipment. Support maintenance teams to improve execution quality. Oversee predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasonic monitoring. Prioritize predictive maintenance findings and convert them into actionable work. Improve the effectiveness of the predictive maintenance program. Utilize the CMMS to manage work orders and maintenance activities. Improve CMMS data quality and maintenance workflow effectiveness. Optimize preventive maintenance programs and job plans. Plan and execute unit outages and shutdowns. Prioritize maintenance backlog based on operational risk and business impact. Support backlog reduction and workload balancing initiatives. Manage spare parts strategy and optimize maintenance inventory. Ensure critical spare parts availability while controlling inventory costs. Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs). Control maintenance expenditures and drive cost reduction initiatives. Analyze maintenance cost and performance data. Support maintenance budgeting and forecasting activities. Provide troubleshooting and engineering support for plant equipment. Support equipment design, modification, installation, and commissioning activities. Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes. Lead and develop maintenance and reliability personnel. Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and effectively. Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and vendors. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Perform additional duties as assigned. Working Conditions Work within a Process Safety Management (PSM)-covered manufacturing facility. Support production equipment, utilities, facility infrastructure, and maintenance systems. Physical Demands Sit for at least 50% of the workday. Stand while working for at least 50% of the workday. Move throughout the plant for at least 25% of the workday. Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance for up to 10% of the workday. Ascend and descend stairs or ladders as needed for approximately 10% of the workday. Bend or stoop for approximately 10% of the workday. Maintain visual acuity sufficient to read printed materials and computer screens as required. Demonstrate cognitive ability to reason, understand information, and make decisions as required. All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position #J-18808-Ljbffr MAU Workforce Solutions