What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer - Maintenance/Mechanical position at Globe Metallurgical?
Who we are:
Ferroglobe is one of the world’s leading suppliers of silicon metal, silicon-based and manganese-based specialty alloys and ferroalloys, serving a customer base across the globe in dynamic and fast-growing end markets, such as solar, automotive, consumer products, construction and energy.
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What you will do:
Ferroglobe is seeking a Plant Mechanical Engineer with prior manufacturing facility engineering experience to oversee the day-to-day mechanical engineering activities and maintenance engineering support at our facility in Bridgeport, Alabama.
- Support all aspects of maintenance operations
- Design, plan, install and maintain plant facilities and equipment
- Provide technical consultation, leadership, and support to maintenance and operations departments, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
- Plan and manage execution of capital projects, including associated budgets
- Coordinate activities and costs of contractors, suppliers, and consultants
- Ensure facility, equipment, and processes are compliant with all safety and environmental regulations
- Prepare and/or review blueprints, drawings, schematics, and detailed equipment specifications.
- Source replacement parts in accordance with required specification
- Perform other duties as may be required
What we seek :
- BS degree in mechanical engineering required
- Heavy industrial facility engineering and project management experience required
- Metallurgical, steel, chemical or petrochemical plant industry experience a plus
- CAD and blueprint experience required, SolidWorks modelling a plus
- Capital project management experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, OSHA, and EPA regulations a plus
- Flexible work hours required, along with occasional travel
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude required
- Skilled in creating blueprints, drawings, schematics, and detailed equipment operation specifications
- Hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical experience required
- Demonstrate level of proficiency to work without close supervision
- Ability to work in both hot and cold environments where the temperature can swing rapidly
- Ability to work in physically demanding environment; bending, stooping and lifting of 50 lbs. required
What We Offer :
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401k Match and paid time off.
Working Environment:
- Performs jobs under varying conditions (dust, oil, grease, hot and humid temperatures, fumes, noise, etc.)
- Ability to lift 50lbs, Floor to waist, Waist to shoulder. Overhead, Carry 20 feet
- Wears proper PPE in the manufacturing area (shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection)