Summary
The Plant Maintenance Engineer (PME) is responsible for planning, scheduling, overseeing contractor work, and supporting in-house maintenance work planning. The PME reviews and presents new work orders during the daily morning meeting, works with Operations to coordinate clearance orders, and supports maintenance front line supervisors. The PME is responsible for developing and maintaining the plant’s preventative and predictive maintenance programs. This is a full-time exempt position located in Philadelphia, PA
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance programs based on the following:
Plant equipment Installation and Operation Manuals (IOMs)
Discussions with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Industry best practices
Breakdown analyses
Trade shows / users’ groups / conferences
Provide technical support and training in the development of preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Research and evaluate new technology related to maintenance operations and procedures
Perform periodic PM and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) rounds and inspections
Manage outside contractor work including planning, scheduling, and oversight and ensure plant standards are maintained
Outage planning
Plan a portion of maintenance activities as if PME was the technician tasked with making the repair
Actively participate in plant safety efforts
Assist with boiler repair including QA/QC packages and leak identification
Review & file field service reports and issue work orders based upon findings
Perform other functions and duties as assigned
This position requires flexibility to work a rotating on-call schedule, occasional nights, weekends and longer hours during planned and unplanned outages & emergencies
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering or equivalent four year degree
Minimum 5 years of experience in plant maintenance support
Preferred Qualifications
Strong electrical or instrumentation experience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in plant maintenance
Preventative maintenance experience
Experience with R1 QA/QC
Experience with lock out tag out procedures
Other Qualifications
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Physical Requirements
Must submit to a company provided pre-employment physical exam and drug screening
Must qualify to wear a respirator.
Must possess a valid driver license in good standing in order to operate a company vehicle. Must have and maintain a driving record meeting the standards of the company.
Standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, walking on uneven surfaces, and grating, working from elevated platforms, scaffolding or ladders, required to lift up to and including 50 pounds and maneuver up to and including 100 pounds
Ability to tolerate confined spaces, including manholes and varying temperatures and weather conditions
Exposed to temperature extremes, high noise level areas, high pressure steam lines, rotating equipment, and dusty/dirty environment
Required to wear PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection