Mechanical Reliability Engineering

Responsibilities:

Mechanical Reliability Engineer - Fixed & Rotating for the world's largest VAM unit at Clear Lake site located in Pasadena, TX.

Key attributes of the Mechanical Engineer:

• Commitment to high standards in safety and quality of work
• Driven, motivated & committed to ownership and completion of tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization and influence others without authority
• Able to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment while making decisions focused on safety, quality, reliability & performance of the business.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides technical and engineering support on both Fixed and Rotating Equipment Reliability issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze equipment performance and identify potential failure points. (Operations, Maintenance, and other Discipline Engineers)
• Communicate technical problems and/or opportunities in terms of business risk with a 'Case for action' that includes mitigations/proposed solutions.
• Perform detailed root cause analyses to understand equipment failures and develop effective solutions. Lead reliability investigations including action plan implementation.
• Implement predictive maintenance strategies to optimize equipment efficiency and reduce downtime utilizing advanced condition monitoring techniques to track machinery health and take proactive measures.
• Work with Reliability Manager to lead efforts to integrate reliability-centered maintenance practices throughout the production process.
• Consult with internal technical experts, vendors, or outside consultants when necessary. Conduct vendor shop visits and repair oversight .
• Scope improvement projects including management of change (MOC) activities
• Support effective execution of maintenance and turnaround workflows

Qualifications:

Required:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 6+ years experience in a manufacturing facility (preferably chemical or petrochemical manufacturing)
• 5+ years of experience with Fixed Equipment within the chemical industry.
• 2+ years of experience with Rotating Equipment within the chemical industry.
• Any Pressure Vessel Software experience (PV Elite, Inspect, Unity, SketchUp, Blender...)
• Proficiency in reliability tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and condition monitoring techniques.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills, with attention to detail. Demonstrated experience problem solving and troubleshooting on a variety of systems.
• Able to create a plan, and deliver results on time and to expectations.
• Can work independently and drive team goals forward. Ability to conduct and lead meetings.

Desired:

• PRD (Pressure Release Devices or PSV Pressure Safety Valve)
• Critical Joint Identification
• Hot Tap Experience
• Welding on Live Equipment
• Familiarity with predictive and preventive maintenance methodologies.
• Working knowledge of SAP or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. (CMMS)

Benefits:

• Offer of two different medical plans: a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) combined with a Health Savings Account (HSA) and a PPO/co-pay plan.
• Retirement benefit offering features both a 5% company Retirement Contribution and 401(k) savings account with a $1- for-$1 company match up to 6%.
• Maternity leave is 12 weeks 100% paid, we also offer parental leave at 6 weeks paid, and they can take it in 2 weeks increments, does not have to be full 6 weeks at one time (You become eligible for this day 1)
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• Vision and Dental Plans