City of Ashland Kentucky · 3 months ago
Maintenance and Reliability Engineer
US-TX-TEXAS CITY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expISP Technologies Inc. is part of Ashland, a leading global specialty chemicals company. They are seeking a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer to support plant operations and reliability initiatives, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while optimizing equipment performance.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the Texas City Maintenance Team, supporting plant operations and reliability initiatives
Commit to a Zero Incident Safety/Environmental Culture
Lead and implement reliability best practices, develop and optimize maintenance tasks, and support turnaround activities
Diagnose equipment failures and develop technical solutions to improve performance and reduce downtime
Manage maintenance KPIs such as MTTR, MTBF, and equipment availability
Lead equipment improvement projects focused on reliability, cost reduction, and performance optimization
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards
Coordinate technical teams and external contractors as needed
Collaborate with engineering, process, and project teams to resolve issues and improve plant reliability
Apply data analysis techniques to address recurring failures and operational inefficiencies
Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and assess their applicability to site operations
Participate and lead in incident investigations and root cause analyses
Utilize CMMS (Maximo) to improve documentation, repair records and PMs
Support the development of maintenance plans including:
Value-added preventive maintenance tasks
Predictive and condition-based methodologies
Life cycle cost analysis for repair/replace/redesign decisions
Reliability-centered maintenance strategies
FMEA and continuous improvement initiatives
Design and implement reliability programs to maximize up time and minimize costs
Schedule external services and manage purchase orders to align with maintenance planning
Work with Process Engineers and Maintenance Supervisors to develop daily schedules and manage backlog
Support safety, environmental, and quality initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure safe and efficient departmental operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Production Engineering with 5–10 years of industrial maintenance experience
Strong technical aptitude, communication skills, and supervisory capabilities
Proficiency in CMMS (Maximo) systems and reliability tools
Willingness to work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed
Ability to respond to site emergencies and wear appropriate PPE
Physical capability to lift equipment, climb, squat, and enter confined spaces
Valid driver's license
Authorized to work in the United States
Travel may be required within Texas and the U.S
Preferred
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills across all organizational levels
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and statistical improvement methods
Familiarity with industry codes, cGMP, and emergency response protocols
Prior experience with rotating equipment and unionized teams
Formal training in Root Cause Analysis is a plus
Ability to identify quality improvement opportunities and lead implementation efforts
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, and Vision starting Day 1 for you and your family.
401(k) plan with company match.
Team recognition rewards and performance-based incentives.
Company
City of Ashland Kentucky
Ashland is part of the "metro triangle" that includes Ironton, Ohio and Huntington, West Virginia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase