Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician (Quinnesec, MI)

Job description: Purpose: The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for coordinating, planning, and executing preventive maintenance activities for mobile heavy equipment assets while ensuring equipment reliability, availability, and safe operation. This role works closely with Operations to schedule maintenance and repair activities that minimize impacts to production and maximize equipment uptime. The position manages lubrication programs, filter inventories, critical spare parts inventories, and maintenance records for Caterpillar and Liebherr heavy equipment fleets.

Key Accountabilities: Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements while performing maintenance activities. Create and sustain a safety-focused work environment that promotes hazard recognition, training, and compliance with safety standards. Develop, coordinate, and execute preventive maintenance schedules for heavy mobile equipment. Collaborate with Operations personnel to schedule maintenance and repair work around operational needs and production requirements. Perform inspections and condition assessments on heavy equipment to identify potential reliability issues and maintenance needs. Coordinate and perform planned maintenance activities, including lubrication, fluid changes, filter replacements, and component inspections. Troubleshoot equipment failures, use electronic diagnostic tools and coordinate corrective maintenance activities to restore equipment availability. Manage equipment maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and preventive maintenance documentation. Maintain and administer lubrication management programs to ensure equipment reliability and longevity. Manage inventories of lubricants, filters, and critical spare parts to support maintenance activities while minimizing stock shortages. Coordinate procurement of maintenance materials, consumables, and replacement components as necessary. Monitor equipment performance and maintenance trends to identify opportunities for reliability improvements. Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime, improving equipment availability, and lowering maintenance costs. Work closely with maintenance planners, supervisors, operators, and vendors to ensure efficient execution of maintenance activities. Assist with equipment shutdown planning and major repair scheduling. Maintain accurate maintenance records within computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and other tracking tools. Provide technical support and recommendations regarding equipment maintenance practices and repair priorities. Ensure work areas, maintenance shops, service trucks, and storage locations remain organized and compliant with safety standards. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Equipment Supported:

• The Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician provides maintenance coordination and technical support for equipment including, but not limited to:
• Caterpillar D8, D9, and D10 Dozers
• Caterpillar 980G and 980H Wheel Loaders
• Liebherr L580 Wheel Loaders
• Skid Steers
• Additional mobile construction, material handling, and support equipment as assigned

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree, technical certification, or vocational training in Diesel Technology, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance, diesel equipment maintenance, mining, construction, or industrial mobile equipment environments preferred. Experience with Caterpillar and Liebherr equipment strongly preferred. Experience scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance activities preferred.

Skills: Strong knowledge of diesel-powered heavy equipment systems including engines, hydraulics, powertrains, electrical systems, braking systems, and undercarriages. Ability to develop, implement, and manage preventive maintenance programs. Knowledge of lubrication best practices and fluid management programs. Experience managing inventory and spare parts requirements. Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and hydraulic schematics. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office applications. Excellent planning, scheduling, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and effectively coordinate maintenance activities in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment: Work is performed in both shop and field environments. Exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, grease, diesel fuels, lubricants, and heavy machinery. Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting may be required. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times in designated areas. May require occasional overtime, call-outs, or flexible scheduling to support operational requirements.

Additional Information: Flexibility to work different shifts or overtime as needed. Demonstrated commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operations and maintenance teams. Strong customer-service mindset focused on supporting production and operational goals. Billerud NA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.