Maintenance Engineer

Socket.dev; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefit package starting day 1

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ecovyst is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Baton Rouge to ensure safe, high-capacity plant operation with maximum on-stream time. You will manage projects, guide maintenance technicians, and coordinate contractors to meet production goals.

You will lead reliability programs, develop PM plans, perform RCFA analyses, and support HSSE compliance across the site. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; PE certification desired but not required.
• 7+ years of maintenance and reliability experience in chemical/petrochemical/refinery environments.
• Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, heat exchangers and fixed equipment.
• Understanding of basic electrical and instrumentation concepts.
• Knowledge of API, ASME and ANSI codes and standards.
• Formal RCFA training/certification.
• SAP experience.
• Vibration analysis, lubrication, thermal imaging, temperature and flow measurement.
• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and databases.
• TWIC credential.

Responsibilities

• Support PHA processes by implementing solutions for known risks.
• Maintain Process Information (PI) records for environmental compliance.
• Review PI and operator logs for reactive maintenance.
• Act as first point of contact for unresolved mechanical issues.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for critical rotating equipment.
• Use root cause analysis to solve problems.
• Lead sitewide maintenance and reliability initiatives (0–18 months).
• Lead small capital projects.
• Drive lubrication and vibration reliability programs.
• Participate in RCFA investigations per guidelines.
• Maintain the mechanical Preventative Maintenance program.
• Support Work Order Planning and Scheduling with PM metrics and audits.
• Execute maintenance strategies and capital projects.
• Review new projects and develop preventive maintenance plans for capital installs.
• Ensure HSSE policy compliance and participate in safety activities.
• Participate in safety meetings and HSSE initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

PE certification (desired)

Tools

SAP

RCFA training

Vibration analysis tools

Job description

Ecovyst is the leader in sulfuric acid regeneration. Our expertise in sulfuric acid processing and extensive plant network has enabled us to provide end-to-end regeneration services to support alkylate production for more than 75 years. We are serving long-term sustainable trends.

Our business line:

• Ecoservicesprovides sulfuric acid regeneration, virgin sulfuric acid, treatment services, and much more.

What we have to offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package starting day 1
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the plant’s equipment operates safely, at the highest capacity, with the highest possible on-stream time, for the lowest long-term cost of ownership. The Maintenance Engineer will also manage projects, guide and instruct maintenance technicians, coordinate contractors, and plan/coordinate daily maintenance activities to meet production goals.

What you will be doing:

• Support PHA process through implementation of application solutions to indicate known risks.
• Support the Process Information (PI) system to ensure environmental compliance records are maintained.
• Daily review of Process Information (PI) and Operator logs for any reactive maintenance.
• Serve as first point of contact for unresolved mechanical issues.
• Develop and monitor critical rotating equipment KPIs.
• Ability to use various troubleshooting techniques to solve problems, including root cause failure analysis.
• Serve as primary resource for sitewide Maintenance and Reliability and focus on short term maintenance improvements (0-18 months).
• Able to lead and complete small capital projects.
• Lead, execute, maintain, and improve Reliability programs, e.g., lubrication, vibration.
• Participate in Root Cause Failure Analyses equipment failures according to Eco Services’ guidelines.
• Be custodian and leader for the mechanical Preventative Maintenance program.
• Support the Work Order Planning and Scheduling process by developing and providing key metrics for PM work order status, completing P&S audits, etc.
• Execute Equipment Strategies/maintenance jobs as required, e.g., Main Gas Blower turbine overhaul.
• Support plant capital activities by performing maintenance reviews of new projects and developing preventative maintenance plans for capital installations.
• Lead, support, promote, improve, and enforce compliance, all HS&E, corporate/plant policies, procedures, performance standards and ISO/RC 14001
• Actively participates in HSE and Process Safety activities and initiatives (Employee Participation Program)
• Comply with all HSES company programs:
  • 10 Expectations of Leadership
  • Life Saving Behaviors
  • Ecovyst 20 Principles
  • Stop Work Authority
  • HSE Perfect Day
• Ensure that contract personnel used in this position comply with all applicable HSSE policies.
• Participate in department safety meetings and as specially requested by other departments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from a four-year college; Professional Engineer (PE) certification is desired by not required.
• 7+ years of relevant maintenance and reliability experience, preferably in chemical, petrochemical, or refinery production plants with emphasis on planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize accomplishing goals
• Demonstrated drive to solve problems
• Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)
• Able to demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in mechanical equipment; rotating equipment, heat exchangers and other fixed equipment.
• Able to demonstrate understanding of basic electrical and instrumentation concepts.
• API, ASME, ANSI Codes and Standards
• Formal Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) training/certification
• SAP experience
• Understanding of Maintenance/Process Technology to include vibration analysis, Lubrication, thermal imaging and temperature measurement, flow measurement,
• Ability to work with all levels of organization and sell ideas through presentations.
• Proven analytical troubleshooting/problem-solving skills; able to apply them to assess and improve equipment reliability.
• Strong, clear, and concise communication (written and verbal).
• Competent computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office programs and databases.

Schedule is 9/80