Plant Engineer III

Job Title
Plant Engineer III

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Plant Engineer to effectively and efficiently provide technical leadership and service for the maintenance department at Plants T1(Adairsville) and WF(Calhoun).

Responsibilities:

• To effectively manage maintenance personnel integrating their relationships with the departments
• Discuss and develop project ideas with departmental process engineers and determine level of priority for each
• Develop and implement a schedule for completing projects for plant operations in a timely manner based on priority needs given by management
• Oversee Ordering of supplies and equipment
• Oversee maintenance projects providing necessary supervision to complete job assignments on schedule in a safe manner with attention to detail.
• Oversee the addressing of major breakdowns in the plant
• Submit project proposals as needed
• Approve maintenance department requisitions for service and parts as needed
• Efficiently expedite and oversee the assignment of work orders
• Deal with outside contractors/vendors for plant project on status update, problem or assistance
• Assist staff operations with project development and proposal (i.e. collect quotes, assist in determining requirements)
• Supervise and implement a preventive maintenance program
• Provide quotes for in-house maintenance labor and/or material
• Meet with plant management to review projects and activities when necessary
• Follow SMS management Responsibilities as required
• Administer departmental and plant policies and procedures
• Promote and instruct safe work habits and good housekeeping practices and assure that they are observed
• Hold first day back safety meetings
• Interview maintenance openings and work with human resources in hiring and training new maintenance associates
• Ensure associates work safely and wear PPE as required
• Serve as member of the QIT and other PRIDE teams as required
• Fill out accident or first aid reports as needed
• Notify/assign employees to work overtime
• Lead safety awareness and education within the department
• Follow waste disposal and recycling procedures

Competencies:

• Build Trusting Relationships
• Make Effective Decisions
• Drive Results
• Drive Innovation
• Demonstrate Customer Orientation

Requirements:

• 4-year degree required; Engineering degree preferred
• Maintenance Leadership experience required
• Plant Engineer experience preferred

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• 401K and Retirement Plans
• Product discounts for employees
• Adoption assistance
• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
• And much more.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.

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 as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.