What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Pratt Industries?
The Mechanical Engineer Position is responsible for the overall site ownership for best maintenance
practices, helping manage the maintenance budget, assisting with capital and maintenance projects and
supporting corporate initiatives. In addition, he/she will coordinate the mill maintenance business
strategy/plan, oversee preventive maintenance and planned maintenance completion.
Duties And Responsibilities
The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given
to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
electrical background.
skills with an ability to collaborate with key operations customers.
Language Skills
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blue
prints, P&ID’s, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to
speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as
percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations. Leading root cause analysis and problem solving teams. Analytical and field troubleshooting
skills.
Technical Skills
Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical machinery, including conveyer systems, breakers,
boilers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc. Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to
learn new complex applications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification
to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or
hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee
must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally
exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the
work environment is usually loud.
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
The Individual Must Possess The Following
Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently.
Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control.
Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener.
Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of
professional assertiveness.
Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative of the company. Ability
to influence others.
Excellent decision-making and organizational skills.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Affirmative Action Employer/Veterans/Disabled (EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled) Employer,
it is the Company's policy to hire and promote the most qualified applicants and
to comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.
practices, helping manage the maintenance budget, assisting with capital and maintenance projects and
supporting corporate initiatives. In addition, he/she will coordinate the mill maintenance business
strategy/plan, oversee preventive maintenance and planned maintenance completion.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Reports to Mill Maintenance Superintendent/Manager any information that may impede the
- Initiate and/or maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program.
- Oversee and plan contract work and installations done by outside vendors.
- Assist in selection, evaluation, and installation of capital and expense projects.
- Assist production areas with troubleshooting and other assistance as needed
- Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, safety program, and good
- Improve and lead the maintenance organization, designing and implementing long-term continuous
- Actively participate in planning and executing outages for the facility.
- Responsible for maintaining records associated with mechanical integrity.
- Provide on-call and weekend duty coverage within a designated rotation.
- Additional duties may be assigned by management.
- Manages Subcontractor relationship to include planning, assigning, and directing work; and addressing
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Is required to be hands on when necessary.
The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given
to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience working in a paper mill environment and 5 years
electrical background.
- A B.S. degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or
- He/She MUST demonstrate knowledge, skill, leadership, and successful application of preventive and
skills with an ability to collaborate with key operations customers.
- In-depth knowledge of maintenance of the paper manufacturing plant is an asset.
- Experience with repair and maintenance of processing equipment.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency with basic office
- Must have the ability to work effectively with Computerized Maintenance Management System
Language Skills
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blue
prints, P&ID’s, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to
speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as
percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations. Leading root cause analysis and problem solving teams. Analytical and field troubleshooting
skills.
Technical Skills
Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical machinery, including conveyer systems, breakers,
boilers, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, etc. Knowledge of computer systems and the ability to
learn new complex applications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification
to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or
hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and
arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee
must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally
exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the
work environment is usually loud.
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
The Individual Must Possess The Following
Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently.
Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control.
Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener.
Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of
professional assertiveness.
Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative of the company. Ability
to influence others.
Excellent decision-making and organizational skills.
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Affirmative Action Employer/Veterans/Disabled (EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled) Employer,
it is the Company's policy to hire and promote the most qualified applicants and
to comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.