Purpose
Provide relentless LEADERSHIP for both safety and continuous improvement on Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). Ensure longevity and care for the recycling plant equipment, buildings, and operations. Follow up on electrical engineering projects from concept to realization, with reporting to higher management and focus on path forward towards industry 4.0 standards and advanced analytics modelling. Focus on digitalization and process automatization by using simple, technical and concrete solutions. Make sure that the company's interests are properly being reflected in all decision steps and organize knowledge distribution within and with respect to upcoming innovation steps and legal requirements.
Areas of Responsibility / Tasks
Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below:

1. General Policy

1. Develop and implement maintenance program for new recycling plant.
2. Ensure all equipment, building and plant operations are SAFE and in good working condition.
3. Provide clear direction/ training and consistent supervision to all your Maintenance Team members.
4. Responsible for maintaining and improving the Preventative Maintenance System (PMS).
5. As part of PMS, measure and record screw/rotor and barrel/chamber wear - act as needed.
6. Coordinate, assign and direct daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedules.
7. Plan, organize and execute tasks and/or repairs.
8. Implement engineering changes to equipment, as necessary.
9. Responsible for repairs of equipment in a timely manner.
10. Responsible for installations of new and existing equipment.
11. Responsible for wastewater process and City Water Department relations (if applicable)
12. Work with Contractors, Vendors, OEM Suppliers and Machine Shops.
13. Work with local power, gas, and water departments.
14. Responsible for negotiating pricing and terms for parts and equipment.
15. Work with Responsible for Critical Spare Parts inventory - organize storage.
16. Ensure key equipment suppliers carry "big ticket" spare parts on their shelves.
17. Predict parts orders as needed due to performance wear and fatigue of equipment.
18. Schedule delivery of parts and equipment as needed.
19. Schedule and implement at least two plant shutdowns each year for preventative or needed maintenance.
20. Permanent member of the Safety Committee.
21. Create and track performance data points for equipment when needed.
22. Demonstrate skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
23. Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
24. Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust as needed.
25. Plan, organize and direct the electrical engineering projects to completion.
26. Strong analytical and methodological root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
27. Develop, configure and optimize industrial electrical/automation project steps/plans by monitoring and providing enhancement to all key project variables.
28. Develop and perform process control simulations/trials and administer all optimization from conceptualization to validation.
29. Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
30. Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines.
31. Troubleshoot and repair equipment in a timely manner.
32. Asset tracking and disposal of old equipment.
33. Implement capital expenditure projects on-time, on-budget, right the first time and safely.
34. Maintain tools and gages in good working condition and well organized.
35. Responsible to create machine parts accrual for accurate spend yearly for operations.
36. Monthly budget tracking for repair expenses.
37. Follow all Quality, Safety and Environmental Procedures.
38. Support Continuous Improvement Teams (CIT) as needed.
39. Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager
40. Uphold the Company Code of Conduct standards.

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

1. Education:
   1. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
   2. Must have completed vocational school Industrial Maintenance program or have five years (minimum) work experience in the field of Industrial Maintenance.

1. Experience:

1. Plastic extrusion or plastic recycling experience
2. At least 5 years of experience in electrical design and development (analog, power, digital) and experience with processes, projects, and technologies of manufacturing plants in electrical/automation application field
3. Experience in circuit design and analysis, system integration, testing, debugging.
4. Experience in schematic entry, layout tools and design for testability
5. Experience in engaging, working with and managing vendors and suppliers to deliver in fast-paced technical environment.
6. Analytical, leadership and conceptualizing skills
7. Excellent communicator with interpersonal impact (influencing and persuading), customer oriented (departments are as well internal customers) and decisive.
8. Focus on results and strive for continuous improvement.
9. Exemplary behavior towards ethics and integrity
10. Team worker, flexible and eager to collaborate.

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)
To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.

1. Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
2. Must be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment.
3. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
4. All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor/HR immediately.

Work Environment / Conditions
The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice.
Physical Requirements / Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.

1. This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
2. Ability to sit, walk, climb, and kneel for extended periods of time.
3. Use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
4. Ability to endure hot and cold temperatures.
5. Ability to lift 55lbs.
6. Must have color vision.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS :
Blue Polymers is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.
Other details

• Job Family PROD/WHSE JOB FAMILY
• Job Function WC (Job Function)
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator AZ177500015 - BLUE POLYMERS Maintenance
• Travel Required Yes
• Travel % 30
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

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