Manufacturing Maintenance & Reliability Engineer

Summary:

This role provides maintenance engineering support while managing the Mechanical Integrity (MI), Preventative Maintenance (PM), and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programs for the chemical manufacturing site. Key responsibilities include collecting and analyzing equipment data, conducting failure analyses to identify corrective actions, and extending equipment lifespan. Additionally, the position collaborates with project engineering on capital projects to ensure equipment reliability and maintenance considerations, acting as the maintenance representative on selected projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gathers and analyzes plant reliability data and metrics.
• Develops and maintains a Top Ten equipment reliability issue list for the facility.
• Implements continuous improvement projects/initiatives to increase asset on-stream time and equipment reliability.
• Works with the plant maintenance personnel to ensure all MI, PM, and PdM work is being completed on-time, efficiently, and effectively.
• Owns and maintains the Mistras Plant Condition Management Software (PCMS) for Pilot Chemical.
• Serves as a liaison between plant and project engineering for capital projects.
• Maintains and enhances the MI, PM, and PdM programs across Manufacturing, including proper documentation.
• Leads root cause analyses and FMEAs as appropriate.
• Develops recommendations to prevent reoccurrence.
• Maintains critical equipment lists for both LCK and MDT plants.
• Develops Project Charters for maintenance-related capital funding requests.
• Coordinates work performed by outside contractors, vendors, technical consultants.
• Ensures organization complies with safety regulations and requirements.
• Develops and improves plant drawings, standards, and work instructions, especially those pertaining to equipment maintenance.
• Performs other work as prioritized across manufacturing and assigned by the Operations Engineer - Manufacturing Initiatives.
• Within the maintenance/reliability function, ensures compliance with the Responsible Care Management System® including the establishment of policies and procedures, assigning responsibilities, and tracking progress.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 7 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Demonstrated field experience in analyzing and determining needed corrective action in maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PSM Elements and experience developing, implementing, and maintaining MI and PM programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ASME code for vessels and piping.
• Familiarity with electrical, piping, mechanical, RAGAGEP, NFPA, ISA standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of failure analysis.
• Demonstrated ability in continuous improvement.
• Budgeting skills necessary to cost effectively manage contractors.
• Familiarity with managing plant equipment using a computer-based maintenance management system.

This position does not offer sponsorship. Only individuals who are US Citizens or green card holders are eligible to apply.