Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

Mechanical Engineer

Kalama, WA

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Welcome to Steelscape. With a team of 400 strong, our people are our strength. We are a leading west-coast manufacturer of coated and painted metal for the construction industry, providing enduring products, inspiring design options, and superior customer experience – building a foundation of strength, beauty, and performance within our communities. We sit alongside our colleagues at ASC Profiles as part of NS BlueScope Coated Products North America, a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel.

The Mechanical Engineer directs the design and installation of new or replacement equipment, develops standards for reliability and guidelines for engineering and maintenance activities on said equipment, ensures engineering drawings and technical information are kept up to date for equipment identified.

The Mechanical Engineer is also responsible for the daily maintenance activities on equipment and systems within the mechanical engineer’s responsibility. The Mechanical Engineer may also be tasked with supporting other maintenance activities during breakdowns, line shuts, annual shuts or when the need arises.

Directs the design and installation of new or replacement equipmentIdentify and implement process equipment improvements utilizing reliability-based maintenance philosophy.Lead the design and development of mechanical projects and initiatives within the plantWork 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 and contract laborOptimize spares holding levels, develop efficient supply contracts and minimize stock holding costs.Develop & organize training programs for maintenance associates that apply to operations, maintenance and safety.Carries out root cause analysis on equipment failures and takes appropriate measures to prevent failures from reoccurring. Assist other maintenance activities across CPNA as required

Minimum

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or 15 years’ experience in a mechanical engineering role.5 years’ experience in Mechanical Engineering role.2 years industrial maintenance engineer experience.

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.

Salary Range: This position's estimated annual base salary is $77,000.00 - $115,000.00. Actual base salary will be dependent on an individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is eligible for 401k Savings plan, Healthcare (medical, dental and vision), and other generous rewards.

Additional Information
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.