Global Rotating Equipment Lead

Olin Chemicals; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Olin is seeking a Global Reliability Rotating Equipment Lead in Houston to oversee and improve reliability and maintenance performance across the organization’s rotating equipment portfolio. You will provide technical direction to operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to reduce unplanned downtime and enhance process safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 10+ years in reliability or maintenance in chemical manufacturing, and strong knowledge of PM/PdM, RCA, FMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of reliability engineering or maintenance experience in chemical manufacturing or related industry.
• Proven success implementing rotating equipment asset integrity and reliability programs.
• Strong mechanical capabilities with understanding of design and maintenance of rotating equipment systems.
• Proficiency in reliability fundamentals (PM/PdM, RCA, FMEA, SIC, Maintenance Work Process, mechanical integrity).
• Technical knowledge of rotating equipment types (centrifugal compressors, blowers, reciprocating compressors, pumps, liquid ring vacuum pumps).
• Ability to work independently on complex projects.
• Strong leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Must possess a valid US driver's license and TWIC.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for rotating equipment maintenance, reliability, and capital projects.
• Develop maintenance scopes and ensure proper execution for all critical rotating equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Provide rotating equipment technical expertise to support reliability initiatives, including machinery performance analysis, condition monitoring, optimization, and online troubleshooting.
• Work across the rotating equipment network to provide technical support and direction necessary to maintain safe and reliable operation of critical rotating equipment.
• Create, train, and reinforce mechanical maintenance procedures based on best practice and engineering standard guidance.
• Participate in capital and expense project design reviews and provide technical guidance on engineering and standards application, selection, design, procurement, and testing of new machinery systems and upgrade of existing systems.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability engineering

Travel up to 25%

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Title: Global Reliability Rotating Equipment Lead

Location: Houston, TXAdditional locations may include Plaquemine, LA; St. Gabriel, LA; Freeport, TX; Lake Jackson, TX

Salary: $140,000 - $175,000

Schedule: Hybrid schedule available of up to 2 days remote

Relocation Available

The Global Reliability Rotating Equipment Lead plays a critical role in supporting Olin's business objectives by overseeing and improving reliability and maintenance performance of rotating equipment across the organization. Performance improvement efforts will focus on eliminating unplanned production interruption events and eliminating process safety events/risks. This position will provide technical consulting support to operations, maintenance/reliability, and technology/improvement departments for all critical turbo-machinery trains throughout the organization.

What You'll Do

• Provide technical leadership for critical rotating equipment maintenance, reliability, and capital projects.
• Develop maintenance scopes and ensure proper execution for all critical rotating equipment repairs and overhauls.
• Provide rotating equipment technical expertise to support production and reliability improvement initiatives, including machinery performance analysis, condition monitoring, optimization, and online troubleshooting of rotating equipment systems.
• Work across the rotating equipment network to provide technical support and direction necessary to maintain safe and reliable operation of critical rotating equipment.
• Create, train, and reinforce mechanical maintenance procedures based on best practice and engineering standard guidance.
• Participate in capital and expense project design reviews and provide technical guidance on engineering and standards application, selection, design, procurement, and testing of new machinery systems and upgrade of existing machinery systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree* in an engineering discipline10+ years of reliability engineering or maintenance experience within chemical manufacturing or a related industryDemonstrated success in implementing rotating equipment asset integrity and reliability programs, achieving measurable improvements in operational performanceMust have strong mechanical capabilities combined with technical understanding of design and maintenance of rotating equipment systemsProficiency in reliability fundamentals such as PM/PdM, RCA, FMEA, SIC, Maintenance Work Process, and effective mechanical integrity systems that support asset life cycle managementTechnical knowledge of the various types of rotating equipment (e.g., centrifugal compressors, blowers, reciprocating compressors, pumps, liquid ring vacuum pumps/compressors) in a chemical manufacturing siteAbility to work independently on complex projects
• Strong leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills required
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%
• Must possess a valid US driver's license and be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

All In With Olin Olin is a global leader in chemical manufacturing and ammunition, with a legacy built on innovation, safety, and accountability. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, we invest in people who are ready to go All In for their careers, their teams, and their communities. An All-In Investment in Your Future At Olin, total rewards go beyond a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits support your health, financial well-being, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.