Kraton Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineer - Reliability Inspector
Belpre, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKraton Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Reliability Inspector to join their Operations team in Belpre, Ohio. This role involves providing technical direction for complex industrial machines, developing maintenance procedures, and ensuring reliability through various engineering practices.
ChemicalElectronicsMedical
Responsibilities
Provides technical direction to planners, field supervisor and craftsmen for work on complex industrial machines as well as assisting with troubleshooting
Develop equipment PM and repair procedures as needed based on OEM recommendations
Maintains documentation including maintenance equipment files, SAP PM/MM data and various discipline related databases
Write SAP notifications for work activities being initiated by the reliability group
Assist operators and production team with equipment troubleshooting as requested and provides guidance as to how equipment should be operated to avoid process safety incidents and premature failures
Identifies equipment problems and recommends improvements or procedural changes
Drive fact-based problem solving
Ensure that appropriate spare parts are stocked for mechanical equipment based on Criticality and reliability strategy
Assure that adequate and complete SAP maintenance history records are being maintained
Perform fact-based risk assessments to identify equipment repair and overhaul needs
Develop cost effective PM strategies for mechanical equipment and document recommend intervals, scope and procedures to accomplish this work
Communicates multi-year forecast of mechanical equipment PM for unit turnaround planning and budgeting
Validates, communicates and tracks to closure, recommendations from oil and vibration analysis programs
Prepares detailed inspection reports, RCA or 5 Why, for significant or repeat failures and communicates recommendations
Acts as originator and team leader of MOC’s for mechanical discipline related changes and provides mechanical review for all MOCs
Resolves technical discrepancies in material descriptions and non-conformances
Implement plant identified equipment best practices and discipline initiatives in assigned units
Champions and participates in reliability improvement projects
Track and eliminate bad actors within the plant
Qualification
Required
5+ years of field experience with mechanical equipment such as pumps, mechanical seals, mechanical drives etc. in a manufacturing setting
Strong technical skills in areas like Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), data analysis, and specific industry standards or software
Familiar equipment specifications i.e., API & ANSI
Have a hands-on solid working knowledge of mechanical equipment repair techniques as well as a good understanding of troubleshooting methods
Experience and understanding with different reliability and predictive tools such as vibration data collection and analysis, ultrasound equipment, lubrication techniques and monitoring
Ability to work in a diverse team environment with excellent interpersonal, communication and team-based skills
Able to facilitate and implement improvements with a disciplined approach to standards and procedures
Good display of key virtues/values such as Safety, Ownership, Integrity and results driven. While also displaying humility
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills to collaborate with teams and present findings
Proficient with SAP, WORD & EXCEL
Ability to travel on a limited basis
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Company
Kraton Corporation
Kraton develops, manufactures and markets biobased chemicals and specialty polymers that deliver exceptional value and enhance the lives of people all over the world.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Korea Development Bank
2024-07-11Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-09-27Acquired
2009-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Marcello Boldrini
Chief Executive Officer and Board Director
Recent News
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