Sr. Reliability Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW

Ascend Performance Materials is a global leader in high-performance 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 cutting-edge technologies and industry expertise. Join our team and be part of a collaborative environment where your work drives meaningful global impact.

The Sr. Reliability Engineer leads the development implementation and improvement of the OEE system across Ascends manufacturing network. This role identifies and mitigates equipment-related risks to drive safe efficient and reliable operations that meet internal production goals and customer expectations.

TARGETED OUTCOMES

• Improved unit and enterprise performance tied to business goals including raw material efficiency energy optimization asset reliability maintainability and product quality.
• Accurate and actionable OEE data collection validation analysis and KPI (Key Performance Indicator) reporting.
• Identification and closure of reliability gaps using best-in-class reliability principles and tools.
• Delivery of impactful productivity projects based on OEE system insights.
• Integration of advanced OEE and performance tracking technologies to enhance manufacturing competitiveness.
• Promotion of an entitlement performance mindset focused on achieving world-class standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership

• Lead implementation of OEE methodologies and reliability best practices across manufacturing sites.
• Develop and execute a multi-year reliability improvement plan driven by OEE insights.
• Apply OEE metrics to support investment decisions and capital project prioritization.

Operational Support

• Partner with site operations teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement action plans to increase asset availability.
• Develop and communicate metrics to proactively identify and resolve reliability issues.
• Support root cause analysis for major equipment failures and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.

Technical Expertise & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a subject matter expert to engineers and site leadership on OEE strategy and execution.
• Evaluate and recommend solutions based on cost-benefit analysis and technical soundness.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Safety Security and Health (ESSH) policies and procedures.

TEAM

• Reports to: Corporate Reliability Director
• Expanded Team Members: Works collaboratively with Site Directors Operations Managers Manufacturing and Reliability Engineers and other technical and corporate stakeholders. Strong cross-functional influence is essential to drive improvements and ensure alignment across functions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10 years of experience in the chemical petrochemical refining or manufacturing industry.
• Minimum 5 years leading enterprise-level programs focused on reliability and risk management.
• Experience leading or contributing to corporate improvement initiatives involving OEE systems.
• Direct involvement in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of industry standards regulations and best practices for chemical and polymer processing environments.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Expert knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) systems and performance improvement frameworks.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to clearly present technical and business concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices).
• Technical understanding of fixed equipment including tanks vessels heat exchangers and piping.
• Knowledge of chemical and polymer processing as well as supporting logistics utilities and production planning systems.
• Ability to economically evaluate and justify improvement opportunities.
• Skilled in translating technical reliability issues into business impact.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to align stakeholders and drive action without direct authority.
• Disciplined in applying standards and procedures to execute sustainable improvements.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to equipment and process reliability.

At Ascend Performance Materials we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party 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 privately-held 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 on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters an employee-driven 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.

Customer-focused. 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.