Maintenance Engineer
Drayton, ND
As the nation’s largest beet sugar producer,
American Crystal Sugar Company is committed to finding ways to continually improve. It’s why we reward people who take action, work smart, and reach further.
We are seeking a
Maintenance Engineer to join our team in
Drayton, ND. The purpose of the position is to provide and/or improve asset/capacity reliability through technical support of the maintenance function and optimization of the Preventative/Predictive maintenance process. The position reports to the Maintenance Superintendent as a key technical member of the factory staff.
The principal accountabilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
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Works with Factory and Corporate Engineering to ensure the maintainability of new capital projects and modified installations.
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Establishes and documents maintenance procedures for all new installations.
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Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems.
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Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines the preventive (PM)/predictive (PdM) maintenance process in pursuit of optimization.
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Coordinates with planner/scheduler to ensure that PM/PdM services and inspections are scheduled and performed when due, and that resultant corrective work is promptly performed.
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Coordinates planner/schedulers, production and maintenance personnel, and plant management during planned maintenance shutdowns to maximize required maintenance work while minimizing process downtime
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Reduces and improves maintenance work wherever feasible; assuring efficient and reliable operation of plant, process and equipment while protecting and prolonging the economic life of plant assets at optimal cost.
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Routinely contributes to the planning of realistic production capacity based upon analysis of preventive maintenance time needs and failure history.
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Applies value analysis to repair/replace, repair/redesign, and make/buy decisions.
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Develops a standardized program that influences the selection of materials, equipment and spare parts.
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Remains abreast of and applies advancing maintenance technology as applicable
To be successful in this position requires the completion of a 4-year degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field, and a minimum of 5 years work experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment. Direct training and experience in maintenance engineering practices is desirable. Candidates must possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, be self motivated, and dedicated to effecting positive, proactive maintenance practices.
Come join our team! We offer a competitive salary and benefits package!
To apply, please complete a company application on our website at
www.crystalsugar.com or send resume to
careers@crystalsugar.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
American Crystal Sugar Company is a drug free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks.