Project & Reliability Engineer

• Ability to fully utilize MS Office Products, ACAD/Solid works software and MS Project.
• Professional interaction with Employee’s, Contractors, and Vendors at all levels of the organization.
• Design or modify mechanical and control systems for new or existing equipment, including ability to direct controls engineers in building machine control software to perform proper machine operations.
• Lead and support continuous improvement, capital, and reliability projects to increase equipment uptime, operational efficiency, and plant performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, production, engineering) to implement capital projects, equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and maintenance programs.
• Create and maintain documentation for equipment, programs, and procedures.
• Raise awareness and ensure compliance with Health & Safety objectives and company PPE standards. Attend required training.
• Provide oversight of the Plant's Automation Program and support automation initiatives as business needs require.
• Dotted line responsibility to Plant PLC Techs/Specialists with respect to assigning projects, providing direction, and reviewing progress. This will be accomplished through cooperation with the Maintenance Supervisor. 
• Manage multiple concurrent capital projects through planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, execution, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Identify equipment reliability opportunities, investigate recurring failures, and develop solutions that reduce downtime and improve operational performance.

Required Education/Experience:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 3 years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications: