Facilities Engineer at Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Paramount, California

Job Description:

Country

United States of America

State / County

California

City

Paramount

Division

Wyman Gordon

Company

Press Forge

Function

Engineering General

Position type

Full Time

Anticipated start date


Anticipated start date - day

Anticipated start date - month

Anticipated start date - year

August
1 2021

Opportunity ID

1907

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Position Summary

Located in Paramount, California, Press Forge is a premium supplier of forging services and products to commercial and military aerospace, nuclear, oil and gas exploration, and industrial markets. We are the largest forger in the United States dedicated to the conversion of customer owned material. Our commitment is to process your material to your exact requirements with the flexibility and short lead times only a company our size can provide. We are the experts in material conversion and forging of titanium, steel, and high temperature alloys.

Position Summary:

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support to maintenance, operations, environmental and safety, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment. This position designs, coordinates, and obtains proper parts and materials to support maintenance operations and assists maintenance in a technical support role. Additionally, this role will lead facility and maintenance projects. As such, project management skills will frequently be needed to complete assigned tasks. This position will participate in the Corporate Facilities Technical Development Program. This position is responsible to manage Maintenance Department employees.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Safety incident elimination


• Equipment downtime


• Equipment output increase


• Energy cost reduction


• Maintenance cost efficiency

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Comply with and support PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and Company policies and procedures, as well as Federal, State and Local regulations.


• Comply with and support AS9100, SOX requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules, including EHS and Quality.


• Effectively lead the maintenance staff by coaching, developing, communicating, delegating, and holding staff accountable. Create a team-oriented environment which motivates staff and keeps employees engaged in their jobs and the Company.


• Plan and execute CAPEX projects from proposal to completion, including budgeting, ROI calculation, timeline, resource coordination, etc.


• Develop, implement, and upgrade the Preventive Maintenance Program along with a Critical Spares List.


• Develop, implement, and upgrade the Maintenance Repair Procedures.


• Develop, implement, and upgrade the Predictive Maintenance Program including Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis, and Infrared Thermography. Provide monthly reports on activities.


• Support routine and preventive maintenance programs associated with pollution control equipment to comply with federal, state and local environmental regulations.


• As needed, generate maintenance and project cost figures and provide monthly cost avoidance reports.


• Develop and maintain a list of "target" equipment with excessive maintenance costs. Determine the root cause and develop a plan to abate the problem. Monitor and report progress monthly.


• Manages the reliability engineering process to provide failure-based equipment maintenance plans (EMP's), to analyze predictive and preventive maintenance inspection data and recommend corrective actions, and to analyze equipment reliability data to improve EMP's.


• Train maintenance personnel in special maintenance procedures.


• Lead improvement projects from start to completion.


• Effectively manage projects, to include personnel and contract resources.


• Develop cost reduction Pipeline projects.


• Conduct daily plant walkthroughs, identifying maintenance issues, coordinating with operations leadership and maintenance on needed repairs and tasks.


• Prepare daily and weekly status reports for management review of current improvement projects and maintenance concerns.


• Conduct audits of energy control diagrams and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures for equipment.


• Provide technical assistance for maintenance and shop employees on engineering issues.


• Provide machinery breakdown, troubleshooting and response assistance.


• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of basic hydraulics and electrical.


• Computer knowledge: Intermediate to advanced use of CAD (AutoCAD, Solid works, etc.), MS Word, MS Project, MS Excel.


• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and machinery function.


• Ability to effectively organize and coordinate maintenance projects.


• Ability to read and interpret Blueprints and schematics.


• Ability to analytically and rationally make decisions.


• Effective oral and written communication skills.


• Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Fundamental mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.


• Attention to detail.


• Ability to manage competing priorities.


• Ability to effectively document maintenance procedures and work instructions.


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.


• Continuous improvement mindset.


• Bias for action.


• Ability to support a 24 / 7 operation.

Experience & Education

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required from an accredited university.


• 1+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business Administration from an accredited institution.


• Minimum of five years of experience with the repair and maintenance of forging equipment.


• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming experience.


• Mechanical hydraulics knowledge.


• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).


• Experience with a CMMS System.


• Experience with implementation of LEAN Manufacturing tools and techniques.

Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer commit ted to recruit, hire, train and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.

Note: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Desired Skills

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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