What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at DS Smith?
This position requires the ability to apply a wide range of design experiences and electrical engineering expertise to maintenance, reliability, and capital projects throughout Riceboro Mill.
Responsibility/Duties:
- Assist in the design and implementation of new mechanical systems, including conveyors, rollers, and material handling equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks on existing mechanical systems according to established schedules
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues, including bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems
- Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
- Ensure compliance with all relevant mechanical codes, safety regulations, and company policies
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of mechanical work performed
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and safety personnel
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
- Supports and fosters safety and environmental compliance
- Collects, interprets process data by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Uses information to improve mill reliability and productivity
- Ensures all maintenance activities meet quality standards with respect to workmanship, processes and procedures in order to deliver plant quality targets and machine reliability
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, participating in professional societies
Qualifications/Education/Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Strong understanding of mechanical principles including thermal/fluid systems and machine design
- 3-5 years of mechanical engineering and/or reliability experience
- Pulp/Paper manufacturing experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Familiarity with industrial machinery and production equipment
- Basic understanding of steam systems
- Basic understanding of piping, boiler, and pressure vessel codes
- Strong understanding of mechanical principles and machine design
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant engineering software
- Demonstrate the ability to achieve results by influencing others and supporting the overall business.
Accountability:
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- Ability to demonstrate mill reliability improvement via key metrics.
- Ability to prepare projects for implementation and construction, and oversee projects from concept to completion within financial and time budgets
- As part of the Maintenance and Engineering team, shares in the responsibility of providing weekend and off-hour availability to support maintenance needs as well as startup support from planned and unplanned shutdowns.
