Zeon Chemicals · 4 hours ago
Reliability Engineer
Pasadena, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expZeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals. The Reliability Engineer will be responsible for implementing and managing the Predictive Maintenance Program to support the Texas and Mississippi manufacturing plants, serving as the Mechanical Engineering subject matter expert and managing the Mechanical Integrity Program for these sites.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Implement and manage a Predictive Maintenance program including vibration analysis, infrared, ultrasonic, and oil analysis
Manage the existing Mechanical Integrity program. Work with maintenance leaders at both sites to ensure 100% compliance
Manage the corporate risk insurance program and coordinate audits at both sites
Work with site maintenance leaders to evaluate MI reports, Fitness for Service, and repair plans as necessary
Maintain long term Equipment Asset replacement plan and ensure budget inclusion of major equipment in MI program
Review and monitor rotating equipment conditions including vibration data, lube oil results, IR and Ultrasound data. Utilize critical operating process data to evaluate equipment health
Manage ZCLP PdM and MI databases
Perform analysis of equipment histories, maintenance costs and system failures; develop a refined asset management strategy
Drive the Site Bad Actor Program and Metrics
Provide relevant vibration, oil analysis, and other PdM data history to support root cause analysis efforts
Manage 3rd party MI inspection services Contractors
Support the Design for Reliability, Maintainability and Inspectability for new equipment related Projects and equipment designs and ensure all technical documents and supporting drawings, OEM Manuals and other support documents are presented at the commissioning of the Equipment. Ensure new or redesigned equipment is set up in SAP with Equipment Criticality Prioritization and Asset Strategies developed for all Critical Assets
Report PdM and MI KPI’s for asset management including cost avoidance, cost savings, PdM monitoring compliance, and corrective actions in Reliance database
Act as a resource in identification and correction of potential equipment problems
Recommend and monitor continuous remote monitoring systems and applications
Facilitate equipment root cause failure analysis / pro-active FMECA (RCM)
Recommend and implement PM optimization
Lead Site Spare Parts Strategy based on Equipment Criticalities, lead times, benefit/cost vs. risk analyses
Integrate use of Reliability Analytics and Modeling to analyze trends, build models and make projections for probability of failure and Mechanical Availability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in predictive maintenance of rotating equipment with data analysis and database management in chemical/petrochemical facility
Minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in evaluating tank, piping and heat exchanger condition in accordance with ASME, API or STI standards
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Self-motivated, well organized, and possess strong interpersonal skills
Willingness to perform 'hands on' field work, including testing and troubleshooting
Knowledgeable with respect to Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint software programs
Must have excellent time management skills and be able to multi-task effectively
Ability to travel
Preferred
Prefer certifications or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Vibration Analysis, Oil Analysis, IR Thermography and Ultrasound Analysis
Proficiency in SAP CMMS preferred (i.e. data mining for equipment with high maintenance costs, equipment with high work orders, evaluating equipment work orders past history, creating notifications/work orders, evaluating PMs in SAP, setting up PMs, finding parts in SAP, use of failure codes, training maintenance employees on navigating in SAP, and other)
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401K Plan w/Company match
Company
Zeon Chemicals
Zeon Chemicals is a chemicals firm that offers polymers and elastomer products.
201-500 employees
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