Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex> t generations – and that's exactly what you can do joining us! Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life. Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that's a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you'll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings. You'll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world's leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

Job Details Salary range: $74k - $105k (depending on experience). Benefits: 3 weeks' vacation (prorated this year); 11 holidays a year; Global Bonus Plan; Full medical benefits offered; 401K company match up to 6% (dollar for dollar).

Position Overview We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for assisting with coordination of repairs and upgrades to the production equipment, buildings and grounds. You will work with other professionals in order to improve production facilities, reduce the incidence of costly breakdowns and develop strategies to improve overall reliability and safety of plant, personnel and production processes. If you have strong organizational, attention to details and project management skills and you want to develop a culture of loss control and prevention, then we are waiting for your application.

Responsibilities Direct and coordinate the projects and activities for the Maintenance and Project Engineering function. Develop and oversee the implementation of annual capital spending plans and regularly monitor the costs and progression of all maintenance and engineering projects. Coordinate and oversee all aspects of maintenance and engineering projects, i.e. the development of a project scope statement, the development of the engineering design, the design review process, project construction, initial startup and testing, training of operating and maintenance personnel in the operation and maintenance of the system and post project evaluation (Capital Best Practices). Evaluate process operations, make recommendations and proposals to adapt or install equipment and processes to improve reliability, productivity and reduce maintenance costs. All work shall follow allnex's front end loading guidelines, capital best practices, allnex engineering specifications, Resins plant practices and OSHA regulations. Prepare cost estimates and capital requests from design specifications. Estimates include the following elements: design engineering and drafting, material cost, installation labor, installation supervision, start-up expenses, project management and project specific costs. Coordinate and/or supervise drafting and engineering work required to prepare project design, construction and installation drawings; prepare equipment specification; purchase material; prepare and issue contract specification; schedule, coordinate and supervise construction and installation; schedule and coordinate start-up activities.

Required Skills And Experience 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting. Must have good written and verbal communication skills, along with good computer skills. Ability to work in team comprised of technical, production and maintenance personnel. Experience working/managing in a Union environment is a plus. Qualifications Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical/mechanical engineering or related field preferred.

We Offer We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career. Equal Employment Opportunity allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.