Mechanical Engineer - Mt. Holly Springs,Pa (4437)

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Identify and lead engineering projects to make performance breakthroughs in safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, machine efficiencies and waste reduction while continuously complying with OSHA and regulations. Manage and prioritize project portfolio of the plant with direct engineering responsibility.

Collaborate and support maintenance supervisor to ensure the plant infrastructure and equipment are kept in a safe, reliable condition with minimum unplanned production downtime. Collaborate and suppot maintenance supervisor to optimize power and utility functions including potable water, process water, steam, solid waste removal, and waste water treatment in support of production operations. Define, promote and manage lean projects in alignment with Business Area and plant targets. Lead and implement CAPEX projects as it relates to plant infrastructure and equipment to ensure safety and optimal performance is achieved.

1.Execute/support capital projects with the engineering expertise and common project management methodologies to achieve targets as planned.

2.Ensure strong collaboration with team and with other functions (e.g. production, quality control, product design, supply chain, HR).

3.Know and understand all applicable health, safety and environment laws/regulations and applicable Ahlstrom-Munksjo & ISO standards, and ensure that requirements are met by direct reports, and on-site contractors.

4.Provide short and long term direction and objectives assigned plant maintenance, power and steam staff.

5.Analyze/determine manufacturing needs for equipment, services, facilities, and provide technical support for manufacturing, environmental operations, and other groups as needed.

6.Assure all projects and equipment maintenance tasks are planned, designed and installed/completed in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations relating to building codes, health, safety and environment.

7.Hire, train, develop and motivate maintenance, power and steam staff to achieve maximum productivity through appropriate skills training and development of staff. Evaluate knowledge to ensure quality work performance at all levels. Train and coach to close gaps in knowledge or capability.

8.Lead the effort with all departments to continually evaluate the maintenance capital and expense requirements for the plant.

9.Participate in the planning and justification of infrastructure maintenance capital projects to Business Area management and manage the schedule, cost and accomplishment of objectives.

10. Establish/maintain a safe department work place and create practices to accomplish yearly safety goals.

11. Develop projects using Lean methodology in order to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Analyze results against plans and propose corrective actions, providing coaching and support to ensure successful implementation.

12. Lead large CapEx projects from inception to completion.

13. Compliance with NPDES permit and other regulations.

14. Support Plant efforts to maintain ISO 14001 certification. Ensure the Environmental Manual is followed to comply with the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

15. Work closely with Corporate Environmental network to support Ahlstrom-Munksjo initiatives.

16. Perform other related projects and duties as assigned.

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About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials.

Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2023 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.

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