Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Oxnard Mill - Oxnard, CA 93033Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor'sSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Less than 10%Job Shift: M-F 8 hours per dayJob Category: ManufacturingSummary:
The Maintenance Engineer ensures the safe, reliability, and efficient operation of all plant mechanical systems. This role supports design, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements for production equipment. The engineer develops and manages preventive maintenance programs, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides technical support for 24/7 operations. Additional responsibilities include managing maintenance projects and budgets, conducting root cause analyses, and collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to improve plant performance.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant’s equipment, including design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment.
Serve as the primary point of contact for mechanical reliability, predictive, and preventive maintenance.
Conduct routine inspections and audits of mechanical systems and equipment; troubleshoot issues; and develop preventative maintenance programs.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements through inspections, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
Oversee installation, repairs, and upgrades of mechanical systems; manage related projects; and collaborate with maintenance and operations teams.
Assist in developing capital project programs, including budget management and cross-functional coordination to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Design, adapt, and implement improvements to plant systems to enhance reliability and performance.
Apply continuous improvement methodologies to drive process and system optimization.
Participate in Operations/BOD and Maintenance call teams as assigned.
Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective solutions, including process design modifications.
Manage and support mechanical systems within assigned process areas or mill-wide infrastructure, including specialized mill equipment when required.
Provide training to mill supervisors (train-the-trainer) on new or modified equipment.
Report directly to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Other duties: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QualificationsSkills:
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn new applications.
Strong understanding of computerized maintenance management systems (e.g., Maximo).
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Basic mechanical knowledge and aptitude.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build relationships, recognize contributions, and maintain high standards of integrity.
Competencies: detail-oriented, problem-solving, organizational skills, and managerial courage.
Experience using production databases and software to document processes and plan maintenance/upgrade schedules.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, including large outage planning and execution.
Must be able to support a 24/7 operation, including availability for on-call support.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:
Sit at a desk for long periods of time, or sit while driving a car
Frequently use hands to type on a computer keyboard, answer the telephone and file documents
Frequently walk within the office and occasionally the distance of a large manufacturing facility
Occasionally reach with hands and arms above the shoulders
Vision abilities required are close vision and depth perception
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The noise level within the office is usually quiet and the temperature is regulated to be comfortable.
Occasionally the employee is exposed to the Mill work environment which can be hot, and the noise level is loud.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (80+dB).
Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
Occasionally exposed to loud, moving equipment
Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] such as hard hat, steel-toed boots, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection.
Who is New-Indy Containerboard?
Founded in 2012, New-Indy Containerboard is a joint venture of two successful, privately held companies, the Kraft Group (Boston) and Schwarz Partners (Indianapolis).
We are a manufacturer and supplier of containerboard and packaging.
With about 2,000 employees from Southern California to the coasts of the Carolinas, New-Indy plays an integral role in the everyday lives of people across the country and around the world through its innovative packaging solutions to serve the needs of every customer.
We operate in 7 U.S. states and in Mexico, with 4 paper mills and 6 packaging companies.
We focus on environmentally conscious manufacturing processes and facilities including 100% recycled fiber, co-generation power plants and waste-water treatment capabilities.
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