Divisional Plant Engineer, (Meridian, MS) Job Description
Atlas Web Technologies ® – a Division of Atlas Roofing Corporation – focuses on the development and manufacture of state-of-the-art substrate product solutions for the building, construction, lamination, and original equipment management (OEM) industries. The solutions are derived from the three primary technologies: recycled paper, coated non-wovens, and hybrids of these base technologies. Atlas Web Technologies ® products are suitable for everything from packaging to roofing underlayments, buildings to automobiles, furniture table pads to lamination.
Atlas Roofing Corporation, a privately owned company, established in 1982, is an international and multi-divisional manufacturer of roofing, sheathing, facer, and insulation product solutions.
Atlas Web Technologies ® is seeking a Divisional Plant Engineer for the Meridian, Mississippi facility.
Divisional Plant Engineer Job Duties & Primary Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on technical leadership to multiple plant locations driving improvements in reliability, process control, and other pertinent KPI’s.
- Create necessary CAD drawings for equipment layout, process control, fabrication and assembly of components.
- Familiar with pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, and boiler systems and controls.
- Must have exceptional operational knowledge of process equipment and the ability to make logical decisions concerning the operation, maintenance and modification of process equipment with minimal supervision.
- Experience with project management and implementation from the initial planning stages to completion on time and within budget.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines for capital and expense projects with input from stakeholders.
- Prepare project justifications and formal authorization requests for capital projects generally over $100,000.
- Commission new production equipment, controls, and processes, and monitor modifications and upgrades.
- Familiar with control loops and control strategies to support troubleshooting and optimization of existing controls and processes.
- Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in optimization of processes and products involving modifications to facilities, equipment, methods and materials.
- Where appropriate, select and supervise external contractors and consultants to ensure they meet the requirements for function, cost, timing, and quality.
- Works with process, quality, production, and manufacturing personnel to develop and implement process changes necessitated by new technology or improvements to current technologies.
- Make observations and take measurements directly, as well as collect and interpret data from other technical and operating staff involved to develop and implement process improvement.
- Works with maintenance departments to develop proactive maintenance procedures and programs for the facilities and process equipment.
- Expected travel requirement is minimum of 50%, potentially higher during project implementations.
Divisional Plant Engineer Additional Required Skills & Qualifications: (include computer, language, mathematical, and analytical skills required)
- Advanced analytical skills and creativity in solving problems and troubleshooting.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), with the ability to effectively work with various levels in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple short and long-term projects.
- Competent with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project
- Familiar with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (ControlLogix/ RS logic) is preferred.
Divisional Plant Engineer Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no direct internal supervisory responsibilities.
- Supervises and directs outside contractors during the construction and commissioning phases of capital projects.
Divisional Plant Engineer Education: (include Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations required)
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or similar technical discipline.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ hands-on work experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of measurable results.
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to handle complex assignments and be proactive.
- Experience in building materials or paper manufacturing is preferred.
- Experience in process batching and coating technology is preferred.
Total Compensation
- Atlas Roofing Corporation offers competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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