Cabot Corporation · 2 days ago
Plant Reliability Engineer
Tuscola, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$86K/yr - $119K/yr
2+ years expCabot Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. They are seeking a Plant Reliability Engineer to provide technical support and drive continuous improvements in manufacturing functions, focusing on optimizing plant performance and ensuring safe process utilization.
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Responsibilities
Identify, recommend and implement improvements in plant performance to optimize product rates, yields, and quality in accordance with business needs and in alignment with SH&E requirements
Provide technical support to resolve problems. Use statistical techniques to improve process capability and control. Use failure analysis methodologies to identify root causes. Recommend and implement solutions. Work in collaboration with cross functional departments to achieve company goals
Provide support for the site mechanical integrity program by investigating equipment issues and eliminating the recurrence of failures that will improve plant performance and reliability. Review maintenance work plans to ensure optimum preventative maintenance scheduling and maintenance work practices. Develop Asset Care Plans to monitor the condition of plant equipment to maximize plant safety and reliability to reduce downtime
Assist in the design, procurement, and installation of new equipment. Recommend, develop, and coordinate capital improvements. Support and implement new product and process development. Create manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures for process and equipment operation
Conduct “end-of-life” assessments making recommendations for equipment repairs and replacements. Identify and implement improvements in equipment monitoring capabilities
Serve as Process Safety Management (PSM) custodian for manufacturing in coordination with site and regional PSM representatives in the evaluation of manufacturing process-related risks and incidents. Participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) for key manufacturing and capital projects. Ensure all product and process changes are implemented in line with appropriate Management of Change (MOC) principles. Provide training as required for manufacturing personnel
Monitor maintenance and capital projects and external contractors in accordance with all site regulations and standards
Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of chemical manufacturing process technologies, engineering principles, mechanical and instrumentation systems, calibration and maintenance, and local and distributed control systems
Knowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) methodologies and reliability analysis tools
Knowledge in areas such as confined space entry, lockout-tag-out, hot-work permitting, etc
Statistical analysis and equipment diagnostic skills
Project management skills including scheduling, safety oversight, and contractor management
Bachelor/University degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
Minimum 2+ years' experience in an appropriate manufacturing environment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits on the first day of employment
Annual discretionary bonus based on company performance
Company
Cabot Corporation
Cabot is a global performance materials company that delivers a broad range of products and solutions to customers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-04-18Grant· $5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Erica McLaughlin
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy
Matthew Wood
Senior Vice President & President, Reinforcement Materials
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