Maintenance Engineer: Asset Reliability & Projects

Shintech; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shintech Louisiana, located in Plaquemine, LA, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to support and enhance the area maintenance team, troubleshoot equipment, and improve asset management programs.

The engineer will lead maintenance tasks, investigations, and KPI tracking, coordinating with operations and engineering to ensure safe, compliant plant operations. This exempt position reports to the Maintenance Manager.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• 2+ years chemical manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of chemical/refining industry maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day equipment troubleshooting.
• Oversee review and modification of preventive maintenance tasks in CMMS.
• Manage spare parts stocking via Add to Stores/Change to Stores process.
• Lead equipment failure investigations with cross-functional teams.
• Develop repair timelines for critical equipment.
• Represent maintenance in project kickoff meetings and communicate impacts.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures to support Asset Management.
• Track KPI’s and metrics related to maintenance.
• Lead cost and reliability improvement projects.
• Monitor area asset utilization and generate reports.
• Support scheduled turnarounds and unplanned shutdowns.
• Backfill for Maintenance Supervisor/Superintendent during absences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Asset management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Process plant maintenance

Job description

Shintech Louisiana, located in Plaquemine, LA, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to support and enhance the area maintenance team, troubleshoot equipment, and improve asset management programs.

The engineer will lead maintenance tasks, investigations, and KPI tracking, coordinating with operations and engineering to ensure safe, compliant plant operations. This exempt position reports to the Maintenance Manager.