Maintenance Engineer at Vallourec in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning

• Responsible for planning, evaluating, organizing, and implementing assigned installation, maintenance and repair activities and coordinating with other departments to assure minimum downtime for production and maximum safety of employees 
  


• Implement and support Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) 

Coordination

• Maintains Maintenance project schedule (Rebuilds, Small OPEX Projects and Scheduled Down Days) by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems


• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends


• Interacts with Plant Managers and Supervisors to secure appropriate resources to plan and implement maintenance projects 
  

Reliability Functions

• Drive asset care and Total Productive Maintenance strategies 
  


• Lead maintenance planning and process procedure improvements using reliability tools 
  


• Hands-on facilitation of root-cause analysis events 
  


• Manage predictive maintenance program including Thermal Scanning, Ultrasonic, Vibration monitoring to ensure compliance to established standards 
  


• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering and Environmental teams to ensure best practices are employed 
  


• Perform and lead Failure Mode Equipment Analysis (FMEA's) 
  


• Analyze predictive maintenance data to ensure proper preventative maintenance activities are conducted 
  


• Review engineering specifications and design modifications to process equipment for reliability capability 
  


• Perform root cause analysis as well as implement sustainable countermeasures on losses related to maintenance by working with operations and maintenance personnel 
  


• Ensure preventative maintenance (PM) is accomplished in a timely manner and are to a high standard of quality 
  


• Work with maintenance supervisor to develop PM’s that drive improved reliability 
  


• Develop and maintains standard operating and maintenance procedures, and work instructions 
  


• Maintain records of plant and individual equipment performance 
  


• Prepare and maintains data sheets, wiring and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and flow charts required for the proper and efficient operation of plant equipment 
  


• Advise on proper execution and documentation of repair and preventive maintenance (PM) activities 
  


• Analyze and present accurate data and information to prepare reports, statistics, etc. in support of continuous improvement of reliability

Projects

• Review entire project for continuity and completeness


• Assist in capital project management as required

Communications

• Maintain continual communications with all personnel assigned to the project


• Schedule periodic meetings with stakeholders to keep them informed of the project status

Personnel

• Determine project staffing needs through coordination of supervisors & managers


• Utilize staffing charts to help track and facilitate progress and to keep the project on track


• Manage/supervise project staff


• May delegate technical supervision for portion of work as being a Maintenance Engineer duties includes recognizing the need for assistance to meet schedules

Safety and Environmental

• Evaluate workplace for safety concerns and ensures behavioral safety initiatives are performed to goal levels


• Ensrue good housekeeping practices following 5S systems, enforces plant rules and safety regulations, and supports Vallourec Star initiatives


• Works closely with production, maintenance and safety managers to coordinate proposed changes using the change management system

Cost

• Work with Maintenance/Production Managers for OPEX funds


• Provide input for the maintenance budget

Training

Support autonomous maintenance to ensure equipment is maintained throughout the plant and additionally, must be able to provide training for operators and maintenance personnel.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Working knowledge of TPM, root cause analysis, predictive and preventive maintenance systems, and visual plant concepts


• Excellent communication skills


• Proven ability to plan and organize


• Strong leadership skills that includes a strong sense of ownership and results orientation


• Working knowledge of Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing (this can be acquired on the job)


• Experience in a continuous manufacturing environment


• Proven ability to use analytical tools and problem solving


• Demonstrated ability to accomplish goals in team based environment


• Technical Skills


• Project Management


• Safety Management


• CAD


• Circuit Design (hydraulics, pneumatics and Electrical)

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & CAPABILITIES:

• Directable, Teamwork, Adaptability, Accountability, Reliability/dependability, Initiative


• Safety awareness, Ability to receive and provide constructive feedback , Pride in performance, Continuous Improvement/Quality, Communication , Positive responses to change, High attention to detail.

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