Maintenance & Reliability Engineer, Global Chemical Company
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Global chemical company at a small plant 70 person, lots of opportunity for a self-starter. Plenty of support, but you can run your own show. Find work, find something to fix and improve. 60% fixed equipment and 40% rotating. There is also a new robot packaging arm for their dry goods. You will haveyour own new robot to get up and running! Great environment, good people to work with. 20% Bonus Target.The Maintenance and Reliability Engineer is responsible for drivingreliability excellence and managing equipment lifecycle strategies atthe Port Neches site. This role will support daily operations,troubleshoot issues, and develop strategies that align with operationalgoals, focusing on both cost savings and enhancing plant reliability.The role is 70% strategic and 30% tactical, requiring collaborationacross teams to improve processes and ensure equipment integrity.Responsibilities- Act as the lead engineer for asset outages, developing andoverseeing scope.- Analyze equipment performance data to identify reliability risks anddevelop strategies to mitigate failures.- Serve as backup for the Technical Service Manager and assist inurgent operations or maintenance matters.- Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Failure Mode andEffects Analysis (FMEA) for equipment failures.- Lead and optimize the operation of both rotating and fixedequipment, developing reliability metrics (MTBF, KPIs) andreporting.- Ensure adherence to company Principles, Life Saving Rules, and othersite safety guidelines.- Oversee mechanical engineering responsibilities for Management ofChange (MOC) and ensure regulatory compliance (LDAR, etc.).- Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, and maintenance workby collaborating with cross-functional teams.- Lead investigations of equipment failures and providerecommendations to the maintenance team for solutions.- Develop and maintain reliability reports, KPIs, and mechanicalintegrity programs.- Evaluate reliability factors through testing and provide oversightfor repairs at supplier or repair facilities.9/80 Work Schedule20% Bonus TargetQualificationsRequirements- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering- Minimum 3 (7+ ideal) years of experience in a chemical manufacturingenvironment, focusing on reliability or field engineering inmaintenance.- Proficiency in preventive/predictive maintenance tools andreliability methodologies (FMEA, RCFA, MTBF).- Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) andregulatory compliance for LDAR.- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineeringconcepts to resolve plant issues.- Familiarity with chemical industry best practices, including safety,design, and process control