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Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.\nOur workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.\nThe location in Plymouth, (North Carolina, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Mechanical Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.\nOverview: Domtar is seeking a Maintenance Engineer at our Pulp Mill in Plymouth, North Carolina. The Maintenance Engineer will report to the Fiberline Maintenance Superintendent. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, upkeep and continuous improvement of all mechanical equipment and systems related to the fluff pulp machine as well as responding to equipment breakdowns and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.\nEssential Functions:\nPreventive and predictive maintenance: Develop, implement, and track preventative maintenance schedules to maximize equipment uptime and minimize breakdowns. Use predictive maintenance techniques and data from monitoring systems to anticipate failures.\nTroubleshooting and repair: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in a timely manner.\nInstallation and upgrades: Recommend and implement upgrades or modifications to improve equipment performance and reliability.\nSafety and compliance: Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards. Follow company safety procedures, such as Lockout/Tagout.\nRecord-keeping: Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history, often using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).\nCollaboration: Work with production, operations, and management teams to coordinate maintenance schedules and support projects. Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to find and implement solutions.\nLeadership: Lead the mechanical maintenance crew of 9 mechanics in the absence of the supervisor. Oversee contractors.\nPlanning: Develop job planning and project planning skills to assist with outage planning.\nSkills/Competencies:\nProven analytical and problem-solving skills.\nCandidate must have a deep understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.\nAbility to work in challenging environments.\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills.\nAbility to work independently and/or as part of a team.\nStrong attention to detail and organizational skills.\nExcellent computer skills with computer-based maintenance software such as SAP, MS Office and scheduling software. The ability to utilize AutoCAD is an asset.\nRequired Qualifications/Professional Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.\nIt is preferred that the candidate have 1- 4 years of experience working in an industrial mill as a Mechanical/ Maintenance Engineer. 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