Stationary Engineer

Shredder EngineerSims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.The Shredder Engineer applies mechanical and industrial engineering principles to design, analyze, optimize, and improve shredder systems and supporting equipment. The primary purpose of the role is to maximize equipment performance, system reliability, safety, throughput, and operating efficiency through engineering analysis, process optimization, asset lifecycle management, reliability improvement initiatives, and capital project execution. This role serves as the technical expert supporting shredder operations and maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.Reporting to Regional Facilities Manager, the Shredder Engineer will:Lead all department operations including shredding, maintenance, plant coordination, and logisticsOwn plant safety performance; ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA (where applicable), EPA, and company safety standardsDrive operational efficiency through proactive maintenance planning, equipment reliability, and process optimizationManage plant budgets, operating costs, and capital projects; ensure financial targets are met or exceededLead, develop, and train personnel including supervisorsEnsure environmental compliance, including stormwater, air permits, residue disposal, and spill preventionOversee vendor relationships, contract services, and equipment suppliersPartner with Commercial, Purchasing, and Logistics teams to align production with inbound and outbound material flowsImplement and sustain continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and root cause problem-solvingStudy shredder operations to maximize throughput, equipment utilization, and operating efficiencyKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) include shredder uptime and overall equipment effectiveness, MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), energy consumption per ton processed, throughput volumes, shredder uptime, and operating cost per ton. Maintenance cost vs. budget and unplanned downtime, operating cost per ton, environmental compliance metrics and audit results, employee engagement, retention, and training completion, and quality of outbound products and customer satisfaction.Experience Required:7–10+ years of progressive experience in shredding, scrap metal processing, aggregates, mining, or heavy industrial operationsMinimum 3–5 years in a plant manager or senior operations leadership roleMinimum 3–5 years leading shredder, recycling, or heavy industrial operations and maintenance functionsProven experience managing large industrial equipment (shredders, material handlers, conveyors, separation systems)Strong background in safety leadership and regulatory complianceExperience managing P&L, budgets, and capital expendituresDemonstrated success leading operational improvements and cross-functional teamsSkills:Strong operational and mechanical aptitudeExperience optimizing shredder performance through reliability, maintenance, and process improvement initiativesFinancial acumen with ability to analyze operating metrics and costsLeadership and people-development skillsRoot cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologiesStrong planning, prioritization, and execution capabilitiesEffective communication across all organizational levelsProficient in CMMS systems and operational reporting toolsCore Competencies:Agility & ResilienceEmotional IntelligenceQuality & Continuous ImprovementWork Execution, Productivity & Technical SkillsA career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world's safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits. Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential.