Celanese · 6 hours ago
Maintenance & Reliability Engineer
Moncks Corner, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCelanese is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Reliability Engineer for the Hytrel® manufacturing facility located at the Cooper River Site near Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability and maximizing asset availability, providing technical expertise, leading reliability initiatives, and supporting troubleshooting efforts.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Katie Lepper
Responsibilities
Develop and implement asset care strategies and programs using Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and other proven reliability engineering techniques including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance procedures to minimize downtime, extend asset lifespan, and reduce overall operational costs and safety risks
Lead the execution and continuous improvement of the unit’s reliability and availability programs
Job scope encompasses the entire manufacturing operation including site infrastructure and plant utilities
Apply engineering principles to perform physical failure analyses, root cause investigations, and equipment performance evaluations
Analyze equipment performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and implementing modifications or upgrades to enhance reliability and efficiency
Evaluate how process variation and operational factors affect equipment reliability and propose mitigation strategies
Serve as subject matter expert for equipment maintenance procedures and provide input to operations procedures to maximize equipment reliability
Oversee and develop specifications for critical equipment overhauls
Support capital projects by helping define equipment criteria and specifications, and by providing technical support during fabrication, installation, and start-up phases
Execute capital projects aimed at increasing plant reliability
Participate in turnarounds/shutdowns, contributing to inspection planning, repair procedures, and post-event evaluations
Conduct data-driven root cause analyses (RCAs) to address recurring equipment issues and prevent future failures
Develop and implement reliability improvement plans to close gaps against performance targets
Apply reliability engineering methodologies, tools, and KPIs to continuously enhance asset performance
Collaborate with Process Safety Program Owners and external partners to support Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and ensure process safety integration
Contribute technical insights for the selection and integration of new technologies and system upgrades, with a focus on maintainability and long-term reliability
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other Maintenance and Reliability Engineers across the company to share and leverage best practices and learnings
Actively participate in maintenance and reliability networks, sharing best practices and lessons learned across the organization
Build and maintain technical competency in reliability engineering and actively contribute to internal forums and communities of practice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from ABET accredited school
5+ years of plant maintenance and reliability experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to perform work safely and effectively in an industrial environment
Working knowledge of plant drawings
Skilled in creating, reviewing, and updating technical procedures
Ability to use drawings, diagnostic data, and field observations to troubleshoot equipment
Ability to size and specify equipment when necessary for site upgrades and changes
Experience abiding to codes and safety standards
Proficient in root cause analysis, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret performance data and drive actionable outcomes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders
Knowledge of CMMS systems
Preferred
Experience in reliability centered maintenance principles
Experience working in chemical/heavy industrial industries
Experience in steam generation, thermal fluid heating, compressed air, potable and process water systems, refrigeration systems, and nitrogen distribution
Understanding of safety standards and Process Safety Management (PSM) process and value for safety rules and procedures
Proven skills with management of change work practices in a manufacturing setting
Experience working in SAP
Certification in reliability engineering (e.g., CMRP, CRE) is an asset
Six Sigma and LEAN experience
Company
Celanese
Celanese is a global technology and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures a wide variety of products.
10001+ employees
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