Universal Stainless & Alloy Products

Essential Job Functions: Ensure that all safety, environmental and quality policies and practices are understood and adhered to by all employees and contractors. Provide day-to-day supervision of maintenance personnel. Provide work assignments for preventive maintenance of equipment and/or repair of equipment. Place an order for necessary repair material and spare parts. Analyze equipment failure to prevent future problems. Assist with upgrades to plant infrastructure including but not limited to roadways, power distribution, city water distribution, natural gas distribution, plant air distribution, etc. Assist in capital expenditure planning by providing input regarding equipment failure history and recommending equipment upgrades. Read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications. Establish and enforce first-class standards of housekeeping. Responsible for training of department personnel. Perform root cause analysis to determine failures and implement corrective actions. Ensuring facilities, equipment and control systems are maintained in a condition to safely and cost-effectively produce quality products. Education/Experience Requirements High School Graduate - minimum AS or BS in Engineering preferred Training in all areas of electrical/mechanical testing and repairs 5 years of "front line" supervisory experience in a line manufacturing role Experience with stainless steel and specialty alloys desirable Strong electrical experience in an industrial or steel related environment Experience with high voltage distribution systems PLC/Drives/Controls a plus Other Skills/Abilities Strong computer skills Analytical and problem-solving skills Communicate with all levels of employees Ability to multi-task

This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to maintain steel producing equipment and facilities, minimizing downtime, and ensuring operational efficiency. Proactive measures such as inspections, routine maintenance, and repairs to prevent equipment failures and extend the lifespan of assets will need to be implemented.   Deep dive data analysis to be utilized to identify trends and potential reliability issues problems, contributing to overall reliability and cost savings.   The Corporate Preventative Maintenance Engineer will report to the Corporate Engineer.   Responsibilities Manage 3 Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Coordinator employees in the entry of new Preventative Maintenance work orders (PMs) and Corrective Maintenance work orders (CMs). Monitor the progress of PMs and CMs and report progress to the Maintenance Manager and Corporate Engineer. Identify opportunities for improvement in developing and executing work orders Work with production departments to coordinate maintenance activities, troubleshoot issues, and optimize production processes.  Maintain maintenance-focused Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the department. Manage special initiative projects under the direction of the Corporate Engineer. Travel to all 4 USAP sites to become knowledgeable in the performance of preventative maintenance activities and develop best practices. Ensure that preventative maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.  Create, distribute, and update guidance documents for preventative maintenance practices   Skills Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics  Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.  Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.  Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records.  Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with others.  Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in maintenance tasks and record-keeping.  Safety Awareness: Adhering to safety regulations and procedures.  Experience: Prior experience in a maintenance or engineering role, often with specific industry experience.  Experience 5+ years heavy industrial or manufacturing – Steel making experience preferred IBM Maximo EAM preferred Education B.S. Mechanical or Electrical Engineer

Primary Objective        Provide technical support related to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of products that safely and cost effectively meet requirements for quality and delivery. Basic Function        Implementation of new products to commercial status Position Reports To:         Manager of Product Metallurgy  Responsibilities         Internal interface to Management and functional groups at across Universal Stainless plant locations        External interface to customers and special process contractors, including mechanical testing, heat treatment, non-destructive testing        Review customer specifications        Create work instructions and test plans        In conjunction with plant based technical groups, coordinate and monitor manufacturing trials across Universal Stainless plant locations        Create product qualification approval packages        Create Fixed Process / Method of Manufacture documents        Develop certification documentation for new products        Perform statistical analysis and correlate process and product data        Develop and support product improvement and cost reduction programs        Support non-conformance disposition, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation        Compliance with Quality systems and procedures        Internal auditor         No supervisory responsibilities  Skills         Interpersonal skills        Strong organizational skills        Strong written and verbal communication skills        Problem solving techniques        Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills         Computer proficiency  Education         Minimum 4 year degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science  Experience         2 years minimum experience in ferrous metallurgy of Aerospace materials        2 years minimum experience in ferrous microstructure - mechanical test correlation        Experience in primary melting and remelting processing is preferred        Experience in hot working and heat treatment processing is preferred        Experience in non-destructive test interpretation is preferred         Lead Product Development experience is preferred  Characteristics:         Self-starter        Self-disciplined        Driven to excellence        Meets commitments         Proactive Physical Requirements:         Speaking, hearing, near and far eyesight        Ability to safely move around and work in an office environment         Ability to safely move around and work in an industrial plant environment  Security Level:         US Citizen or US Person meeting ITAR requirements        Access to confidential business information