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NOVA Chemicals · 16 hours ago

Engineer, Rotating Equipment

Geismar, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

NOVA Chemicals Corporation is focused on reshaping plastics for a sustainable future. They are seeking a Rotating Equipment Engineer to provide reliability and maintenance engineering functions for rotating equipment in their ethylene facility at the Geismar site, aiming to enhance equipment reliability and optimize maintenance costs.

ChemicalManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for rotating equipment as part of the Operate and Improve Multidiscipline teams (Operations, Maintenance & Technical) through responsibilities aligned to the following functions: Reliability

Lead and participate in the use of reliability systems, tools and methods such as RAM Modeling, RCFA, FMEA/RCM analysis, Weibull analysis, Growth Analysis (Crow-AMSAA), etc. to make informed, data driven decisions regarding equipment design, maintenance strategies and operation

Develop, modify and implement equipment strategies and maintenance plans in SAP based on the Maintenance Strategy Development process

Lead or participate in Root Cause Analysis of equipment failures to understand cause and prevent reoccurrence

Analysis and interpretation of condition monitoring data and reports and develop strategies to address any identified or impending issues

Participate in the Geismar Site Reliability Review Boards

Develop and assist in the implementation of strategic reliability initiatives and site programs

Evaluate & select technologies for preventive and predictive programs

Develop, monitor, and improve on key performance indicators (KPIs) including but not limited to Pump MTBR, Pump MTTR, Repair Costs, Compressor System Availability, Machinery PM compliance, Vibration System Metrics, Lubrication Analysis Metrics, and Rotor Repair Metrics

Champion the identification and permanent resolution of ‘Bad Actor’ equipment

Utilize criticality assessments to drive a Spares Analysis and subsequent Critical Component Storage and Handling system

Provide day-to-day support to Plant Work Team for critical issues, including:

Direct technical leadership or support for troubleshooting of equipment failures to determine root causes and identify actions to prevent reoccurrence

Provide expertise and advice on critical or complex equipment issues

Provide technical approval for new or changing equipment specifications

Development and review work scope for unit outages and major turnarounds

Influence maintenance, operational, and technical decisions by representing the impacts to equipment reliability

Act as vendor/contractor interface based on responsibilities defined by our Designated Site Representative (DSR) procedure

Follow the Opportunity Selection Process to identify and maintain a prioritized list of rotating equipment reliability improvement projects

Develop capital project ideas and business cases for key improvement opportunities

Project management and design for unit expense projects following NOVA Chemicals’ Facility Change Management (FCM) processes & procedures

Assessment of new projects to ensure maintenance and reliability design aspects are considered and addressed at the front-end stages for projects

Participate as an active member in the prioritization, implementation, cost management and KPIs with respect to asset management for the site

Qualification

Reliability EngineeringRotating Equipment ExpertiseSAPRoot Cause AnalysisMechanical Engineering DegreeVibration AnalysisPredictive MaintenanceStatistical AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in maintenance and/or reliability engineering is required, with preference given to candidates who bring 10+ years of expertise in an industrial facility

Experience in overhauls and refurbishment of centrifugal pumps, compressors, turbines, gear reducers, blowers and associated equipment, and familiarity with applicable industrial (API/ANSI) codes and standards relating to all classes of rotating equipment

Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic work environment with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability and Technical teams

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated technical and advanced troubleshooting skills

Demonstrated commitment to Responsible Care

Experience with SAP and/or Reliability Tools, along with demonstrated probability, statistical, analytical skills

A background in vibration analysis, pump sizing and mechanical seal design

Working knowledge of predictive/preventative maintenance tools/practices and inspection techniques

Working knowledge of compressors and turbines

Hands-on experience with Reliability Centre Maintenance practices, Root Cause Failure Analysis or Lean Sigma (Six Sigma)

Relocation will be considered for this position

Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience

This role requires up to 10% travel

Work will be conducted both indoors and outdoors in all seasons

Positions will include some lifting and climbing of ladders within various levels of the units

Callouts are a requirement of the role due to the 24 hour per day plant operation

In order to fulfil the duties of this role, the successful candidate will be required to wear respiratory protective equipment. Candidate must successfully pass a fit test and be physically able to wear a respirator

The successful candidate is required to provide proof of a valid driver's license

The position will require a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) through the Transportation Security Administration