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Twin Rivers Paper Company · 5 days ago

Mechanical Engineer

Little Falls, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Twin Rivers Paper Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to play a key technical and leadership role within their Engineering organization. The role involves leading capital projects, managing maintenance initiatives, and providing advanced mechanical engineering expertise in a paper manufacturing environment.

Consumer GoodsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Provide advanced mechanical engineering support for paper manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements

Lead engineering activities related to shutdowns, rebuilds, major overhauls, and equipment installations

Serve as technical authority for mechanical systems including rotating equipment, pressure vessels, piping, drives, bearings, couplings, and alignment systems

Direct and document optical and laser alignment activities; maintain field notes and alignment records

Ensure compliance with ASME codes, OSHA regulations, and company safety and environmental standards

Lead and manage capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, execution, and closeout

Develop engineering specifications, drawings, and bid packages; review contractor proposals and contract documents

Track and manage CapEx and major maintenance budgets, including forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting to management

Utilize project management tools (e.g., MS Project) to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables

Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Provide technical support to maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, availability, and lifecycle cost

Partner with Maintenance leadership and the reliability team to support preventative, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies

Participate in failure investigations and recommend corrective actions and design improvements

Lead and mentor engineers, technicians, and project team members; provide technical guidance and performance feedback

Coordinate and supervise outside contractors, vendors, and consultants

Act as a functional lead during outages and major maintenance events

Support succession planning efforts by developing leadership, communication, and decision-making skills necessary for future advancement

Champion a strong safety culture and ensure all engineering and contractor activities adhere to company safety policies and OSHA requirements

Ensure mechanical systems and projects comply with applicable codes, standards, and environmental regulations

Evaluate sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental impact of engineering projects and equipment modifications

Serve as the point of contact for external vendors conducting audits, surveys, or inspections. Ensure findings are reviewed, documented, and addressed promptly

Adhere to all plant safety and GMP policies. Follow the Twin Rivers Food Safety Policy and procedures when performing all tasks

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCapital Project ManagementPaper Manufacturing ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseBudget ManagementOptical Alignment TechniquesMechanical DesignAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteAutoCADTeam LeadershipProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills