Facilities Mechanical Engineer - AEP Span

AEP Span, an ASC Profiles LLC brand, is a leading manufacturer of architectural metal roofing and siding products that are engineered to perform and designed to inspire, our products deliver beauty and performance to essential buildings in our communities, including schools, apartments, civic buildings, and community centers. AEP Span is part of the BlueScope family of businesses. BlueScope is a global steel company that manufactures and supplies some of the most essential and enduring structures in the world. With a history of over 100 years, BlueScope operates in 15 countries, employs over 16,500, and focuses on building a sustainable future with resilient and innovative solutions.

Learn more at bluescope.com.

As a member of the ASC Profiles LLC's Operations team, working directly with Maintenance and Engineering Teams, directs the design and installation of new or replacement equipment, develops standards for reliability and guidelines for engineering and maintenance activities on equipment, ensures engineering drawings and technical information are kept current.

In addition, the Facilities Engineer is also responsible for the daily maintenance activities on equipment and systems to ensure coverage and completion; they will work with the Quality and Marketing & Engineering Teams to support the manufacturing of quality ASC Profiles LLC's products.  The Facilities Engineer may also be tasked with supporting other maintenance activities during breakdowns, line shuts, annual shuts, or when the need arises.

This position will support the ASC Profiles LLC's operations spanning across 6 locations for AEP Span, ASC Steel Deck and ASC Building Products. The role requires travel for 50% of the time including overnight travel. There is potential for a flexible working arrangement as driven by business needs. 

Primary duties and responsibilities:-

• Directs the design and installation of new or replacement equipment.
• Identify and implement process equipment improvements utilizing reliability-based maintenance philosophy and systems.
• Lead the design and development of mechanical projects and initiatives within the plant.
• Work with planners/scheduler to develop detailed shutdown work plans. Establishing repair priorities through communications with the operating departments, line maintenance associates and planners. Keeping Planners informed as to status of equipment repair. Documentation of activities and status in the work orders.
• Ensures engineering drawings, maintenance procedures and technical information are kept up to date.
• Provide direction to maintenance associates, operations, and contract labor.
• Optimize spares stock levels, develop efficient supply contracts, and minimize stock holding costs.
• Serves as lead on major company equipment and tooling vendor sign-offs.
• Carries out root cause analysis on equipment failures and quality issues and takes appropriate measures to prevent failures from reoccurring. Assist other maintenance activities across BlueScope as required.

Minimum:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or 7 years’ equivalent experience in a mechanical engineering role in manufacturing environment
• 5 years’ experience in Facilities Mechanical Engineering role combined with at least 2 years industrial maintenance engineer experience.
• 2 years project management experience in facilities and equipment projects
• Professional Engineer License/Registration for WA state

Preferred:

• 5 years industrial maintenance engineer experience
• Heavy Manufacturing experience in the implementation of automation projects with successful cost and performance outcomes.
• Project management experience

Skills & competencies:

Technical Ability:

• Ability to analyze and solve problems through application of principals of mechanics, electricity, and fluid dynamics to machines and equipment.
• Ability to effectively manage projects from conception to completion. Include budgeting, design, manpower allocation, timeline development, documentation and technical instruction.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to operate and understand a variety of computer applications and systems such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Ability to understand the operation of moderately complex tools, machines and systems

Other requirements:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to cross collaborative teams and all levels of org structure.
• Ability to travel at limited notice, and for extended periods with notice.
• Ability to work extended hours.
• Drive for Results.
• Exhibit behaviors and actions that contribute to effective work performance in a team environment.
• Have a safe work history and ethic, and perform safety, health and environmental inspections, follow BSL safety standards.
• Intellectual horsepower.
• Leverage Process Management to drive result.

Additional information

Pay Range: $97,156 - $145,734 annually.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as a deferred compensation plan.

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.