Maintenance Reliability Engineer
Company: Minerals Technologies
Location: Adams
Posted on: March 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a resource- and
technology-based company that develops, produces and markets
worldwide a broad range of specialty mineral, mineral-based and
synthetic mineral products and related systems and services. The
Company has three reportable segments: Specialty Minerals,
Performance Materials and Refractories. MTI provides a business
environment and promotes a culture that encourages all employees to
contribute to our success. We have long been committed to the
recruitment and advancement of the most talented and qualified
people. We recognize that MTI's ability to provide the highest
caliber of products and services is enhanced by a workforce that
reflects the diversity of the communities and countries in which we
work.
The Specialty Minerals (SMI) segment produces and sells the
synthetic mineral product precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC),
mines mineral ores and processes and sells natural mineral
products, primarily limestone and talc. This segment's products are
used principally in the paper, building materials, paint and
coatings, glass, ceramic, polymer, food, automotive and
pharmaceutical industries.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
Health/Dental/Vision plans
401k company match
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Employee Assistance Plan
MTI Business Segment: Specialty Minerals
Position: Maintenance Reliability Engineer
Location: USA - Adams, MA,
This is considered a safety sensitive position therefore will be
subject to random drug testing as required.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance
Reliability Engineer. The Maintenance Reliability Engineer position
is responsible for implementing machinery and process improvements
using management of change best practices while promoting MTI's
values of a safe, environmentally compliant workplace, and
philosophy of continuous improvement with the workforce.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Process Improvements and Operational Upgrading:
Works with the Engineering Manager to ensure alignment with
corporate TPM vision, precision maintenance, and preventive
maintenance methodology.
Plans, designs, and manages improvement projects to increase
reliability and improve productivity metrics.
Helps initiate, plan, and execute special projects and evaluations,
process improvements, hazard and nuisance control, reclamation,
waste and cost control and operations upgrading.
Participates in development and execution of Hoshin deliverables to
achieve greater efficiencies throughout the plant.
Incorporates Lean Manufacturing principles and tools such as 5S,
Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work and Kanban to drive change and generate
cost savings.
Works with area department managers to improve equipment
performance and reliability.
Financial Planning and Cost Control:
Participates in the Capital Project Process to fund re-buildable
spares and process improvements.
Develops Return on Investment business case for potential
changes.
Works with Finance in the periodic construction of budgets and
forecasts.
Safety and Personnel:
Establishes and maintains a safe working environment, promoting
MTI's safe workplace values
Develops and maintains a high degree of morale within the area and
promotes good communication throughout the department and with
other parts of the Plant and Company.
Supports and administers company policies.
Works with the EHS team in the promotion of safety (personnel and
facility) and the effective handling of industrial relations in the
area.
Participates in MSHA inspections, as required.
Projects:
Remains aware of new technology and incorporates as appropriate in
projects to improve efficiencies and lower costs.
Research CIP ideas, documents appropriately and supervises
implement and completion as appropriate.
Develops CPP and CPA documents as required and executes
implementation of projects upon approval, monitoring and
maintaining budgeted throughout installation.
Continuous Improvement / Lean:
Drives Operational Excellence initiatives; establishes and
maintains an environment that utilizes the principles of Lean
Manufacturing.
Seeks training opportunities to further develop methodologies for
self and others.
Works with other sites to share best practices and identify
low-hanging fruit.
Acts as resource and champion for department continuous improvement
activities (Suggestion Program, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, problem solving,
etc.).
Qualifications and Experience:
The requirements listed in the sections that follow are
representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required
to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.
Education: Incumbent must have a bachelor's degree in a related
engineering field with five years of experience (Reliability,
Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
Experience:
Experience with Oracle eAM or similar maintenance management
software required. Proficient with MS Office. Experience with
statistical analysis tools like Minitab. Must have successful
experience in one or more positions requiring leadership and
interpersonal skills. Must have a mature understanding of Operation
Excellence, including the use of Lean Manufacturing tools such as
5S, Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work and Kanban.
Incumbent must have good technical skills and the ability to
develop the plant processes. Incumbent must have excellent written
and oral communication and presentation skills, strong
inter-personal skills, be able to communicate effectively with, to
motivate others and to promote a positive work atmosphere.
Applicant must be able to work effectively with all levels of
employees within the company. Incumbent must be a self-starter who
seeks responsibility and is able to work with minimal direction and
a willingness to challenge conventional ideas, to be a flexible,
innovative individual and one who can function effectively in a
team format.
Ability to read, write, listen, speak, and understand English.
Follow instructions and other oral / written information.
Communicate in a professional manner, complete paperwork, and enter
information into electronic systems accurately. Work independently
and with others. Organized and detail-oriented. Audit work areas
for safety which includes walking and climbing as necessary.
Take initiative, be persistent to accomplish necessary duties, and
be productive without prompting. Be adaptable / flexible to
changing work assignments, have a high level of integrity, motivate
and lead others, have dependability and self-control to maintain
composure, perform multiple tasks at once, learn and memorize
procedures, manage time effectively and efficiently, meet
established deadlines, display a cooperative demeanor, read,
understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies
/ procedures, and attend / use all required training. Observe
employees working and address / report any concerns. Exercise
stop-work authority when hazards are not mitigated and ask for help
when entering unknown situations.
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically
required to regularly conduct work in a controlled office
environment moving around the office as needed, sitting at a desk,
and using office equipment including, but not limited to, a
personal computer, fax, copier and phone. Constant contact with
individuals internal and external to the organization occurs via
various methods of communication typically including face-to-face
discussions, electronic mail, phone calls, written letters and / or
faxes. There will be regular exposure to all plant areas, which
includes exposure to outside weather conditions as well as loud
noise from equipment and dust from production processes. Exposure
to work areas requires the use of company-provided safety
equipment.
Safety Equipment: ANSI approved hardhat, safety glasses, hearing
protection, gloves, and steel toe footwear.
Safety Training: New Employee Training by a qualified individual
(24 hours). This includes classroom instruction and tours of the
facility.
Additional refresher safety training will be required as management
deems appropriate or as dictated by MSHA / OSHA regulations.
EOE
IND123
Requisition ID: 2022-3100
External Company URL: https://www.mineralstech.com/
Qualifications:
Qualifications and Experience:
The requirements listed in the sections that follow are
representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required
to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.
Education: Incumbent must have a bachelor's degree in a related
engineering field with five years of experience (Reliability,
Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
Experience:
Experience with Oracle eAM or similar maintenance management
software required. Proficient with MS Office. Experience with
statistical analysis tools like Minitab. Must have successful
experience in one or more positions requiring leadership and
interpersonal skills. Must have a mature understanding of Operation
Excellence, including the use of Lean Manufacturing tools such as
5S, Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work and Kanban.
Incumbent must have good technical skills and the ability to
develop the plant processes. Incumbent must have excellent written
and oral communication and presentation skills, strong
inter-personal skills, be able to communicate effectively with, to
motivate others and to promote a positive work atmosphere.
Applicant must be able to work effectively with all levels of
employees within the company. Incumbent must be a self-starter who
seeks responsibility and is able to work with minimal direction and
a willingness to challenge conventional ideas, to be a flexible,
innovative individual and one who can function effectively in a
team format.
Ability to read, write, listen, speak, and understand English.
Follow instructions and other oral / written information.
Communicate in a professional manner, complete paperwork, and enter
information into electronic systems accurately. Work independently
and with others. Organized and detail-oriented. Audit work areas
for safety which includes walking and climbing as necessary.
Take initiative, be persistent to accomplish necessary duties, and
be productive without prompting. Be adaptable / flexible to
changing work assignments, have a high level of integrity, motivate
and lead others, have dependability and self-control to maintain
composure, perform multiple tasks at once, learn and memorize
procedures, manage time effectively and efficiently, meet
established deadlines, display a cooperative demeanor, read,
understand and follow all company, job specific and safety policies
/ procedures, and attend / use all required training. Observe
employees working and address / report any concerns. Exercise
stop-work authority when hazards are not mitigated and ask for help
when entering unknown situations.
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically
required to regularly conduct work in a controlled office
environment moving around the office as needed, sitting at a desk,
and using office equipment including, but not limited to, a
personal computer, fax, copier and phone. Constant contact with
individuals internal and external to the organization occurs via
various methods of communication typically including face-to-face
discussions, electronic mail, phone calls, written letters and / or
faxes. There will be regular exposure to all plant areas, which
includes exposure to outside weather conditions as well as loud
noise from equipment and dust from production processes. Exposure
to work areas requires the use of company-provided safety
equipment.
Safety Equipment: ANSI approved hardhat, safety glasses, hearing
protection, gloves, and steel toe footwear.
Safety Training: New Employee Training by a qualified individual
(24 hours). This includes classroom instruction and tours of the
facility.
Additional refresher safety training will be required as management
deems appropriate or as dictated by MSHA / OSHA regulations.
EOE
IND123
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