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This role leads the design, planning, coordination, and execution of capital and reliability improvement projects that support plant growth, operational excellence, and long-term strategic objectives. Projects will focus on sustaining current plant capabilities, improving reliability, increasing production efficiency, and supporting return-seeking investments. The position works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Corporate resources, contractors, and external vendors to achieve desired results. Experience managing industrial capital projects is required. Exposure to automation systems, Rockwell platforms, and AutoCAD is preferred.\nThis position will play a key role in executing several major capital and plant improvement initiatives supporting the facility's long-term growth strategy, including:\nLeading a major capital project to transition the plant from its current anodizing process to a new two-step anodizing process.\nManaging a furnace modernization project focused on increasing throughput, reliability, and overall plant performance.\nSupporting a safety-driven Die Shop Caustic System project designed to enhance workplace safety and operational effectiveness.\nEssential Job Responsibilities:\nAbility to fully utilize MS Office Products, ACAD/Solid works software and MS Project.\nProfessional interaction with Employee’s, Contractors, and Vendors at all levels of the organization.\nDesign or modify mechanical and control systems for new or existing equipment, including ability to direct controls engineers in building machine control software to perform proper machine operations.\nLead and support continuous improvement, capital, and reliability projects to increase equipment uptime, operational efficiency, and plant performance.\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, production, engineering) to implement capital projects, equipment upgrades, reliability improvements, and maintenance programs.\n\nCreate and maintain documentation for equipment, programs, and procedures.\nRaise awareness and ensure compliance with Health & Safety objectives and company PPE standards. Attend required training.\nProvide oversight of the Plant's Automation Program and support automation initiatives as business needs require.\n\nDotted line responsibility to Plant PLC Techs/Specialists with respect to assigning projects, providing direction, and reviewing progress. This will be accomplished through cooperation with the Maintenance Supervisor.\nManage multiple concurrent capital projects through planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, execution, commissioning, and project closeout.\n\nIdentify equipment reliability opportunities, investigate recurring failures, and develop solutions that reduce downtime and improve operational performance.\n\nWhat will make you successful?\nRequired Education/Experience:\nBachelor’s Degree in Engineering.\n3 years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.\nPreferred Skills/Qualifications:\n\nWorking knowledge of equipment reliability principles, root cause analysis, and downtime reduction initiatives.\n\nExperience working within manufacturing, metals, extrusion, heavy industrial, chemical processing, or similar production environments.\n\nWorking knowledge of hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and industrial equipment troubleshooting.\n\nEqual opportunities\nHydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.\nAs part of our recruitment process, we may use job-related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work-related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. 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