Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in highperformance chemicals fibers and plastics committed to enhancing quality of life through innovation. With fully integrated manufacturing facilities across North America Europe and Asia we develop essential solutions that drive safer vehicles cleaner energy advanced medical devices and durable consumer goods. Guided by a strong focus on safety sustainability and customer success we operate responsibly while delivering value through cuttingedge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.

The primary purpose of the Fixed Equipment Reliability Engineer is to identify and manage piping vessels exchangers and other assets and supporting/surrounding systems reliability risks which could adversely affect plant or business operations. The Fixed Reliability Engineer is responsible for developing optimizing and implementing equipment stewardship strategies premises and programs that will maximize asset value creation safe equipment operation and controlled cost of ownership for the various assets supported.

TARGETED OUTCOMES:

• Measurable improvements in unit performance aligned to business financial objectives including raw material usage energy usage reliability capacity maintainability and quality.
• Technical support guidance and expertise on fixed equipment/assets and supporting projects from frontend engineering through detailed design costing estimates fabrication inspection/validation installation commissioning and maintenance.
• Reliability gaps closure through development and implementation of reliabilitycentered maintenance principles and programs

• Support and ownership of the Reliability and/or Productivity continuous improvement pipeline via input of key projects based on equipment bad actors capital gains asset life extension or other approved tasks that will yield positive business impact

• Develop and maintain equipment operational entitlement mindset to understand best performance for any given asset based on varying conditions (e.g. production demand equipment age/duty cycle corrosion rate design vs. demand etc.

• The application of cuttingedge reliability technology to improve manufacturing processes and equipment performance to provide competitive advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishing and driving reliability engineering principles and best work practices
• Establishing equipment performance expectations and measuring overall equipment performance
• Developing and leading equipment condition monitoring performance and/or stewardship programs
• Directing and overseeing repairs to critical fixed equipment piping vessels exchangers and tanks.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and conduct root cause failure analysis investigations on failed equipment develop action plans to eliminate repeat failures and implement corrective actions
• Working with Production Engineering and Safety teams to identify key areas for reliability improvements develop action plans and work to implement action plan
• Provide technical support to all Maintenance Engineers Inspectors Reliability Specialist and Operations.
  Technicians on fixed repairs troubleshooting problems and equipment installation issues
• Provide technical support to the Engineering Department on the selection of fixed equipment based on reliability improvements and industry best practices

TEAM: Reliability Manager Fixed Mechanical I/E Engineers Rotating Engineers Chief Inspector Inspectors.

Reports to: Sr. Maintenance and Reliability Manager

REQUIRED SKILLS:

The knowledge and skills of the reliability engineers include but are not limited to:

• Strong working knowledge of repair methods and PSM regulated code requirements including installation and piping
• Knowledge and understanding of reliabilitycentered maintenance practices
• Knowledge and understanding of RAGAGEP engineering practices and principles
• Knowledge and understanding of specialty equipment (e.g. centrifuges extruders/pelletizers bulk solids handling equipment etc.
• Ability to conduct shop inspections and validations technical guidance and overview scope of work review and approval for key fixed equipment assets repairs and/or overhauls
• Knowledge and understanding of fixed assets (e.g. tanks vessels exchangers piping etc.
• Design and operation of rotating equipment ability to read and interpret pump curves engineering drawing blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge and understanding of predictive technologies such as vibration analysis infrared thermography lubrication analysis ultrasound etc.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions conclusions and approaches to solving equipment problems
• Ability to review and communicate business economics impact of reliability issues and improvements
• Ability to listen and understand information and ideas and to express thought and ideas clearly and concisely through oral and written communication
• Knowledge and use of CMMS software as an effective maintenance management tool for obtaining equipment information history costs etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Engineering
• 27 years of experience in reliability field of the chemicals petrochemical or manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with equipment types manufacturers and remaining current on latest enhancements upgrades improvements efficiency gains or other advancements and determining feasibility vs. need of implementation.
• Understanding of basic industry standards recommended practices and/or regulatory conditions/considerations for rotating equipment
• Proven Problemsolving abilities.
• Written and verbal communication and a disciplined approach to company standards and procedures are required to facilitate and implement improvements.
• Customer focused on providing quality service and improve equipment and process reliability.

At Ascend Performance Materials we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from thirdparty recruiters search firms or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.

Skills Summary:

About Us:

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privatelyheld company our people do big things and make big decisions often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big meaningful waysall within a stable and growing business.

Why work at Ascend

Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 66 value chain creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone everywhere every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values.

We care. We operate safely with high integrity for our employees our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to onsite medical clinics at our U.S. facilities a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters an employeedriven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation led by Ascend employees supports Ascend families in times of need provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership.

Customerfocused. We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our success. Our plastics and chemicals are building blocks that help make everyday essentials safer and more sustainable and we constantly strive to develop new and innovative products to meet the future needs of our customers. And that customer focus doesnt only apply to the marketplace it also applies to how we treat our colleagues and our fellow community members.

Better every day. We invest in our people and our processes to improve every day. A2E our continuous improvement program guides the way we do business. And this way of problem solving applies not only to our manufacturing practices but also to our commitment to developing our people. Youll see it during your career at Ascend in our leadership development skills training and mentoring programs

Agile. We think broadly and lead proactively in a constantly evolving organization and industry. Agility doesnt mean simply working quickly it means critical thinking creative problem solving and novel approaches to everyday challenges.

One Ascend. All together with a common set of goals and an eye toward the future. We dont accept silos. We look for ways to share across departments sites and geography. This means you wont be boxed into a single role at Ascend you could get the chance to work with teams across the globe to improve the way we serve our people our customers and our communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status citizenship genetic information or other protected status under federal state or local laws.