Facilities Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Facilities Maintenance & Engineering Manager Metglas, Inc., located in Conway, SC, is a world leading producer of Amorphous Metal Ribbon. Since our company began in the 1970’s, Metglas, Inc. (then Allied Signal located in Morristown, NJ) pioneered the development and production of amorphous metal, a unique alloy that exhibits a structure in which the metal atoms occur in a random pattern. The key to Metglas Inc.’s proprietary manufacturing process is the rapid-solidification of molten alloy at a rate of approximately one million degrees Celsius per second. We are currently looking for a Facilities & Engineering Manager (manufacturing). Responsibilities of Position: Is totally committed to the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of all plant and process equipment. Sets goals, tracks and continuously improves equipment reliability to achieve plant and business objectives. Manages all aspects of equipment maintenance including spare parts management, and the effective application of preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance programs. Ensures reliable and economical supply of all utilities and gases. Develops and manages department budget to achieve productivity goals. Ensures compliance to all local, state, federal, and corporate rules, regulations, codes, and laws. Interfaces with Engineering to ensure that safe, cost effective, and reliable projects are implemented. Identifies and develops training programs to support department and plant goals. Identities, recognizes and rewards personnel for outstanding achievements. Develops and expands the use of the Computerized Maintenance Management System. Maintains integrity of all drawings, specifications, programs, compliance/inspection records, and other documentation. Supports all ISO system requirements. Committed to ensuring the safety of self and others through the following of all safety practices and procedures. Provides expertise and supervises process control programming function. Performs maintenance on existing systems as assigned such as software backups. Tests and performs validity checks on program logic. Prepares documentation of developed programs according to accepted standards. Participates in determining hardware and software requirements for continued effective operation. Develop new business proposals Ability to write and execute Capital projects, working with contractors and maintenance to achieve desired result from a project standpoint as well as a productivity standpoint Develop new business proposals Panel design and layout, bill of materials, and wiring schematic capabilities are expected with this position Develops computer programs to assist in troubleshooting and calibrating process automation hardware. Develop training modules to assist maintenance in troubleshooting process equipment Key Success Factors: (Specific expectations during next 6 – 18 months) Analyze current systems and develop strategy for future growth. Implement control system improvement to realize plant capacity productivity gains. Work closely with IT to populate / create databases necessary for improved process capability and understanding. Increase plant availability. Develop and implement a formal maintenance planning and scheduling process. Develop and implement reliability programs to achieve plant TBC goals. Supports and integrates maintenance into work teams. Attributes/Skills Required/Sought: Proficiency in PLC programming language required. (Allen Bradley and GE Fanuc preferred) HMI programming and configuration of the following software packages Wonderware, and Rockwell Software. Good knowledge and application of Oracle Databases. Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, process control theory and computer systems. Ability to analyze technical process related data. Working knowledge of motors, drives and various field devices a plus. Firm understanding of electrical engineering practices Experience reading and red-lining PI&D drawings. Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills. Proven maintenance leadership skills. 5+ years manufacturing plant technical experience and managing a maintenance and engineering team Self-motivated and goal oriented team player. Technical competence in electrical power and controls and mechanical systems. Available 24/7 as/if/when needed, by phone and/or onsite. Experience/Education Required/Sought: BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Process Engineering required. Ladder logic programming experience related to process automation and control. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metglas, Inc.