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Shaw Industries Inc Plant WD Plant Engineer in Dalton, Georgia

Job Title

Plant WD Plant Engineer

Position Overview

The Plant Engineer provides leadership, direction and support for all Engineering, Reliability, and Maintenance activities for Plant WD. Responsibilities:

  • The Plant Engineer will provide Leadership for the Plant WD Maintenance Department. The position will oversee all plant equipment and facility maintenance. This includes all aspects of the plant mechanical and electrical production machinery, buildings, and plant utilities.

  • Develop a Reliability based Maintenance program with the goals of improved equipment reliability and reduced maintenance costs.

  • Prioritize safety within the maintenance department. Effectively lead all maintenance associates including Salaried and Hourly Maintenance personnel.

  • Development of both Mechanical and Electrical Reliability Technicians in the Maintenance Department.

  • Responsible for maintaining equipment in compliance with OSHA and state environmental regulations. This includes working with the EHS Manager and Risk Management to ensure environmental permits and audits are completed as required, and documentation is provided and recorded as required.

  • Ensure the facility is compliant with regulations and standards and ensure that documentation reflecting compliance is properly maintained.

  • Partner with each department to identify solutions to Safety, Quality, and Cost Reduction opportunities through innovative solutions.

  • The Plant Engineer will help develop effective Capital Plans and Budgets for the facility and equipment and will be responsible for developing and overseeing all Capital and Expense projects for the facility.

  • Act as primary liaison with support groups such as Corporate Engineering and CIM.

  • Responsible for developing equipment specifications, obtaining bids, hiring contractors, and supervising installations. This position will ensure that available resources are allocated, coordinated, and deployed to accomplish tasks successfully.

  • Responsible for managing the Plant Supply Room Inventory System, and Supply Room personnel. Develop cost-effective strategies and utilize key performance indicators to maintain an efficient Supply Room Inventory System.

  • Maintain Utilities within the facility and coordinate with key Utility providers.

    Essential Duties:

  • Effectively manage maintenance personnel

  • Establish key performance indicators for your team that align Plant WD and Divisional goals

  • Oversee plant energy intensity and optimize key equipment and systems for energy efficiency

  • Coordinate project scheduling and execution utilizing effective project management systems.

  • Assist staff operations with project development and proposal (i.e., collect quotes, determine priorities, assist in determining requirements)

  • Coordinate with outside contractors/vendors on any needed assistance with repairs, installations, or project work at the facility.

  • Review and approve maintenance department requisitions

  • Efficiently expedite and assign work orders

  • Order supplies and equipment, determine and schedule delivery times

  • Supervise and implement a preventive/predictive maintenance program

  • Meet with plant manager to review projects and activities when necessary

  • Oversee boiler room, maintenance of plant infrastructure and grounds

  • Follow SMS Management responsibilities as required in the SMS procedures manual

  • Follow EHS management responsibilities as defined in the EHS procedures

  • Administer departmental and plant policies and procedures

  • Promote and instruct safe work habits and good housekeeping practices and ensure compliance within the department and plant

  • Hold first day back safety meetings, ensure associates work safely, and wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required

  • Serve as a member of the QIT and other teams as required

    Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (five years minimum)

  • Preferred experience in industrial maintenance and/or engineering

Required Competencies:

  • Create Strategic Plan

  • Deliver Compelling Communication

  • Drive Results, Lead Change

  • Build Successful Teams

  • Coach & Develop

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

As we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we might determine the need to postpone in-person interviews to ensure the health and safety of our associates, candidates, and the community. In this case, we can accommodate with a phone or video interview, and will schedule an in-person interview for a later date. The method by which you interview does not impact your standing as a candidate for this position.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company – we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex , COREtec , Patcraft , Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. For more information about our company brands, operations and community involvement, visit www.shawinc.com .

If you need any additional assistance or accommodation or have questions, please contact us at shaw.recruiting@shawinc.com

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