Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Maintenance / Reliability Engineer for a top Global Chemical and Milling client.

This senior technical role supports multiple chemical and milling plants in Eastern North Carolina, providing expert leadership in maintaining and improving plant reliability. The Engineer focuses on managing rotating equipment, optimizing preventive maintenance (PM) programs, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and performing complex root cause analysis (RCA).

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for rotating equipment maintenance and complex troubleshooting, aligning activities with operational goals.
• Lead the site vibration analysis program, including performing analysis, correction, and training new technicians.
• Oversee the equipment lubrication program, establishing vendor goals and driving continuous improvement strategies.
• Provide comprehensive engineering support to the Maintenance Department for PM, repair activities, and documentation related to critical rotating and fixed assets.
• Lead and mentor mechanical maintenance resources, managing maintenance processes, performance metrics, and budgets.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on failed equipment to identify and eliminate systemic sources of failure.
• Conduct safety and work quality audits for maintenance personnel to ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices.
• Develop, update, and organize essential maintenance documentation, including job plans, repair reports, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is required.

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in industrial plant maintenance and/or reliability engineering.
• Experience must be within chemical, mineral, refinery, pulp & paper, or other PSM-regulated industries.
• Minimum of three (3) years of specific experience in vibration analysis and lubrication program management is required.
• Project management experience is strongly preferred.

Certifications/Licenses

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Skills

• Demonstrated technical expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting both rotating equipment and fixed assets.
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities for maintenance resources.
• Proven ability to perform and lead complex Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources