Ascend Performance Materials · 17 hours ago
Electrical Reliability Engineer
Pensacola, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAscend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance chemicals, fibers and plastics, committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. The Electrical Reliability Engineer is responsible for the design and reliability of electrical distribution systems and assets, ensuring the availability and reliability of equipment to meet production goals.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive assets to 100% availability to meet the unit’s daily production goals
Engineer innovative and practical solutions to maintenance, reliability and operational issues
Design and implement innovative upgrades to both maintain performance levels through PM’s, predictive maintenance and improve overall reliability and maintainability through projects
Demonstrates leadership in driving Ascend’s Zero-incident safety culture
Implement established maintenance and reliability strategies
Identify needed maintenance technician training and procedure development
Identify and implement Cost Improvement and Cost Avoidance opportunities
Respond to equipment failures and ensure that the daily production goals are achieved
Support maintenance and capital replacements, repairs, and overhauls to equipment assets
Write maintenance procedures or job plans as needed
Document equipment failure history and costs using SAP and OEE data
Perform routine electrical and instrumentation equipment troubleshooting
Perform repair vs. replacement analysis on equipment
Perform equipment root cause failure analysis
Scope out and implement equipment replacement and upgrade projects
Perform Asset Management duties for equipment including maintaining files and database for equipment data, ensure standardization of equipment and standards for equipment, and organize and manage spare inventories as part of the overall asset care strategy for the assets
Coordinate proactive fixes from Condition Monitoring findings with operations and maintenance personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
minimum 3 years of experience in Low, Medium & High Voltage hardware & distribution systems maintenance & reliability in a manufacturing setting
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
Prior Chemical, Plastics or Refining industry experience
Benefits
Access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities
A global wellness rewards program
Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan
Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.
Leadership development, skills training and mentoring programs
Company
Ascend Performance Materials
Ascend Performance Materials manufactures chemicals, fibers, and plastics products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2025-03-08Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Phil McDivitt
Chief Executive Officer
Vikram Gopal
Sr. Vice-President & Chief Technology Officer
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