Corporate Mechanical Engineer

Job Description
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide mechanical engineering services and support to promote safe, efficient, and reliable production runs to operations including the implementation and delivery of cost-effective capital and major maintenance projects.
Daily Responsibilities Include:
Assisting in the conceptualization, development, and execution of capital projects.
Develop a detailed scope of work, budgets, and schedules.
Assist in preparation of Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) requests.
Assist with project construction, commissioning, and handover.
Consult with supervisors, tradespeople, operators, and purchasers
Provide input into the design and optimization of equipment to maximize reliability and performance.
Solicit contractors, vendors, and consultants.
Conduct engineering reviews of project plans, drawings, materials, and installations.
Ability to coordinate, facilitate and conduct internal and external project review meetings.
Supervise trades and contractors for safety and quality.
Act as a point of contact/liaison, provide technical support for consultingengineers, contractors, suppliers, and external agencies.
Travel to all US Lumber facilities to provide technical support including troubleshooting, problem-solving, equipment assessments, and sharing of best practices and corporate standards.
Study and Understand process flows, and equipment functionality.
Handle a wide range of verbal, written, and presentation communications including progress report writing, presentations on project status to peers, managers, and mill employees.
Provide auxiliary support to facilities for shutdowns, safety projects, and other duties as assigned.
Understand and apply applicable external codes and standards and regulations (ie. OSHA, NFPA, Building Code, etc.)
Assist in the development of internal safety and project standards
Special projects and other duties as assigned.