Maintenance Engineer

Posted:
9/24/2024, 10:27:46 PM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ La Porte, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:

028786 Maintenance Engineer (Open)

Job Description:

Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.

OUR VISION:

Be the best performing customer service company in the world.

OUR PURPOSE:

We create packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Responsible for troubleshooting and problem correction and provides technical assistance. Improves and maintains the integrity of the facility, equipment, processes, and the preventive maintenance program in a manufacturing environment. Implements design changes on new and existing equipment as part of the continuous improvement process. Supports the Maintenance Manager, and the achievement of departmental goals. Often leads the work of small project teams and may formally train junior maintenance colleagues.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Performs complex analytical work on machine performance and identified problems, often resolving problems where precedent may not exist.
  • Performs fabrication, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance tasks to ensure continuity of operations.
  • Provides technical assistance to maintenance and production teams.
  • Maintains, expands, and improves the preventive maintenance program.
  • Implements design changes to materials, equipment, and processes to enhance operation and continuous improvement.
  • Ensures that all repairs and operations comply with regulatory and governing agencies while maintaining the highest regard for colleague safety.
  • Procures specialized or unique repair parts, materials, and services.
  • Inspects facility for possible defects and implements cost-effective solutions.
  • Coaches and reviews the work of junior maintenance colleagues.
  • Incorporates and ensures safety observances are met, including use of all PPE by colleagues, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits, etc.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience 

  • A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 4-8 years of industrial electrical and mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing is required.

Knowledge and Skills 

  • Possesses comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of maintenance concepts and practices.
  • Possesses a technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical/electronic, instrumentation, and computer systems.
  • Possesses an in-depth understanding of and experience with common maintenance tools.
  • Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting experience required
  • Demonstrates strong analytical, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Possesses strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Create maintenance programs and SOPs for specific machinery
  • Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team.
  • Works effectively under limited supervision and independently.
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but is not required.

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EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.